Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Fast-Paced, Life-Saving Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Gilcrest (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gilcrest, CO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather location details, and determine response priorities.

Duties include providing protocol-based instructions, coordinating ambulance resources, and documenting calls. This role may require overnight shifts and overtime.

A high school diploma and CPR certification are commonly required; exact qualifications vary by vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; other certifications vary by vacancy.
• Consult the vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted 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

County Emergency Communications in Gilcrest, CO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather location details, and determine response priorities.

Duties include providing protocol-based instructions, coordinating ambulance resources, and documenting calls. This role may require overnight shifts and overtime.

A high school diploma and CPR certification are commonly required; exact qualifications vary by vacancy.