Emergency Medical Dispatcher—Life-Saving 24/7 Dispatch

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sidney (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sidney, IA, seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient and incident data, establish priorities, and coordinate response resources.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and EMS credentials are not universally required. Training and sponsorship may be available; long shifts, overtime, and rotating schedules may apply.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required; 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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sidney, IA, seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient and incident data, establish priorities, and coordinate response resources.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and EMS credentials are not universally required. Training and sponsorship may be available; long shifts, overtime, and rotating schedules may apply.