Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Fast-Paced EMS Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Seligman (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Seligman, AZ is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and access, and guide responders using approved protocols. This role requires attention to detail, calm decision-making, and the ability to follow medical dispatch protocols under supervision.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; EMD certification may be required before appointment, with CPR and related coursework potentially required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Seligman, AZ is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and access, and guide responders using approved protocols. This role requires attention to detail, calm decision-making, and the ability to follow medical dispatch protocols under supervision.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; EMD certification may be required before appointment, with CPR and related coursework potentially required.