Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Quick-Response Call Hero

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Badger Township (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Badger, SD, is seeking a qualified dispatcher to handle medical emergency calls from a secure console. Work involves verifying caller details, location, and patient condition, then coordinating dispatch of ambulance resources in accordance with established protocols.

The role may require CPR certification and other coursework, with overtime and irregular schedules possible depending on the assignment and agency requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Badger, SD, is seeking a qualified dispatcher to handle medical emergency calls from a secure console. Work involves verifying caller details, location, and patient condition, then coordinating dispatch of ambulance resources in accordance with established protocols.

The role may require CPR certification and other coursework, with overtime and irregular schedules possible depending on the assignment and agency requirements.