Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Critical Response & Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Elfrida (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Elfrida, AZ, is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to coordinate urgent medical calls and assist responders. The role involves gathering patient details, prioritizing dispatches, and following established protocols to support EMS operations.

Responsibilities include handling calls, verifying location, and providing protocol-based instructions, with training and certification depending on the vacancy terms.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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 equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Elfrida, AZ, is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to coordinate urgent medical calls and assist responders. The role involves gathering patient details, prioritizing dispatches, and following established protocols to support EMS operations.

Responsibilities include handling calls, verifying location, and providing protocol-based instructions, with training and certification depending on the vacancy terms.