Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Immediate Openings

911 Emergency Communications; Stuttgart (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking a qualified EMS dispatcher to receive medical emergency calls and coordinate ambulance resources. You will confirm location and access details, ask relevant questions, and determine dispatch priority using the approved system.

CPR certification and EMD training may be required depending on the vacancy. The role involves extended console work, multi-tasking, and following established protocols under medical oversight.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMD certification may be preferred or required depending on vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition to determine dispatch priority.
• Determine response priority through dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay information to responding personnel and document call processing.
• Participate in quality-review activities.

Skills

Emergency Dispatch

Active Listening

Communication

Multitasking

Education

HS Diploma

EMD Certification desirable

Tools

Dispatch Software

Job description

Position Details

Duty Location: {airport_name}, Gillett, AR

Employer: The hiring EMS provider or communications agency identified in the official vacancy

Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year

Schedule: {work_schedule}

Appointment Type: {appointment_type}

Who May Apply: {who_may_apply}

Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Emergency medical communications may operate continuously. Employees may be assigned overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and required overtime.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.

CPR certification and additional coursework may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the employer’s age and employment eligibility requirements
• Complete required background screening and employment assessments
• Pass additional evaluations when specified by the hiring agency
• Obtain and maintain required medical dispatch and CPR certifications
• Follow approved protocols, medical oversight, and quality-assurance procedures
• Protect confidential patient and incident information

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This role generally involves extended console work, headset use, and simultaneous listening and data entry. Calls may concern serious illness, childbirth, injury, or death. Essential functions and accommodation procedures are established by the employer.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive insurance coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, employee-assistance services, and continuing education.
• Certification support, shift premiums, and other benefits depend on the organization and appointment terms.