Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Fast-Paced, Impactful Calls

911 Emergency Communications; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Quincy, IL, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and determine priorities using approved protocols. The role involves coordinating ambulance resources and delivering protocol-based guidance to responders on scene.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Quincy, IL, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and determine priorities using approved protocols. The role involves coordinating ambulance resources and delivering protocol-based guidance to responders on scene.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.