Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Impactful 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Grinnell (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Grinnell, KS seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources in line with medical dispatch protocols.

Eligibility includes a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and certification requirements vary by vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required or commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework 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 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 Grinnell, KS seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources in line with medical dispatch protocols.

Eligibility includes a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and certification requirements vary by vacancy.