Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Rapid Call Triage & Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Manley (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

Continuing education assistance

Certification support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Manley, NE, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate emergency response teams. The role emphasizes accurate data collection, message relay, and adherence to established dispatch protocols.

Preferred candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification and potential sponsored training. Overtime, overnight shifts, and weekend coverage may apply depending on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• CPR certification may be required; additional coursework may be required.
• Applicants may be considered for sponsored training or certification prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority using approved dispatch protocols.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality reviews.

Skills

Active listening

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Manley, NE, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate emergency response teams. The role emphasizes accurate data collection, message relay, and adherence to established dispatch protocols.

Preferred candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification and potential sponsored training. Overtime, overnight shifts, and weekend coverage may apply depending on staffing needs.