Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Rapid Crisis Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Towanda (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to operate in Towanda, KS. The role focuses on handling emergency calls, validating patient locations, and coordinating ambulance responses under established protocols.

The position may involve overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts, with CPR and dispatcher certification often required or sponsored. Training and credential maintenance support are commonly available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; sponsor training may be available.
• Current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification or related coursework may be requested by the employer.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Call handling

EMS coordination

Communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to operate in Towanda, KS. The role focuses on handling emergency calls, validating patient locations, and coordinating ambulance responses under established protocols.

The position may involve overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts, with CPR and dispatcher certification often required or sponsored. Training and credential maintenance support are commonly available.