Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Life-Saving, 24/7 Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Bristol Township (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bristol, IL is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to help coordinate urgent medical responses. The role involves receiving illness and injury calls, confirming locations and access details, and guiding responders using approved protocols.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training sponsorship may be available depending on vacancy terms.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent commonly required; sponsorship training possible.
• 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 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 assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bristol, IL is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to help coordinate urgent medical responses. The role involves receiving illness and injury calls, confirming locations and access details, and guiding responders using approved protocols.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training sponsorship may be available depending on vacancy terms.