Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Life-Saving, Fast-Paced

County Emergency Communications; Cosby (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cosby, MO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

Duties include providing pre-arrival instructions when trained, recording information, and maintaining privacy. A high school diploma and EMS dispatcher certification are commonly required; CPR certification and related coursework may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMD certification may be required depending on vacancy and agency requirements.

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.

Skills

CPR certification

EMD certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cosby, MO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

Duties include providing pre-arrival instructions when trained, recording information, and maintaining privacy. A high school diploma and EMS dispatcher certification are commonly required; CPR certification and related coursework may be needed.