Emergency Medical Dispatcher — High-Impact 24/7 Ops

County Emergency Communications; Sutton-Alpine (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Sutton, AK to manage medical emergency calls and coordinate response resources. Duties include gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and guiding responders per approved protocols.

Required education typically includes a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification often required. Some vacancies may sponsor training; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally 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.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Sutton, AK to manage medical emergency calls and coordinate response resources. Duties include gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and guiding responders per approved protocols.

Required education typically includes a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification often required. Some vacancies may sponsor training; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required.