Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Fast-Response Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Kenmare (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Kenmare, ND are open for individuals who can handle urgent medical calls and coordinate responders. Duties include confirming location, gathering patient data, and applying protocol-based instructions to guide responders on scene.

Training and certifications such as CPR and EMD may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required and depend on the vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Current Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification before appointment may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required for this role; check vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• 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

CPR certification

EMD certification

EMT or paramedic credentials (not universal)

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Kenmare, ND are open for individuals who can handle urgent medical calls and coordinate responders. Duties include confirming location, gathering patient data, and applying protocol-based instructions to guide responders on scene.

Training and certifications such as CPR and EMD may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required and depend on the vacancy.