Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Health Communications

County Emergency Communications; Ashley (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ashley, ND seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and details, and guide responders per protocol. Roles may require CPR certification and sponsor training.

Overnight and weekend shifts may apply under continuous operations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required, but some vacancies may specify qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm patient’s 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 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

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Decision making

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ashley, ND seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and details, and guide responders per protocol. Roles may require CPR certification and sponsor training.

Overnight and weekend shifts may apply under continuous operations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required, but some vacancies may specify qualifications.