Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Critical EMS Calls

County Emergency Communications; Elbing (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Certification support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Elbing, KS seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical calls and coordinate resources. You will gather patient data, establish priorities, and provide protocol-based instructions as needed, following medical dispatch guidelines.

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required. CPR certification and related coursework may be needed depending on the vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment depending on vacancy.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm the patient’s location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in the assignment.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding personnel.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

EMT or paramedic credentials

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Elbing, KS seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical calls and coordinate resources. You will gather patient data, establish priorities, and provide protocol-based instructions as needed, following medical dispatch guidelines.

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required. CPR certification and related coursework may be needed depending on the vacancy.