Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Live-Saving Call Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bayfield (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses in Bayfield, Colorado. Responsibilities include gathering incident details, confirming locations and access, and applying approved dispatch protocols to direct ambulance resources.

Role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and may require CPR certification and dispatcher credentials. Training opportunities and shifts including nights/weekends may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Sponsored training may be provided; dispatcher certification requirements vary by vacancy.
• CPR certification and related coursework may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient 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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses in Bayfield, Colorado. Responsibilities include gathering incident details, confirming locations and access, and applying approved dispatch protocols to direct ambulance resources.

Role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and may require CPR certification and dispatcher credentials. Training opportunities and shifts including nights/weekends may apply.