Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Rapid Response & Dispatch

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Uvalde (TX); 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 Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Uvalde are available with Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Dispatchers gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency medical resources according to approved protocols.

Depending on training and certification, they may provide approved instructions before responders arrive. CPR and other certifications may be required, and overtime or night shifts may be assigned as part of continuous operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMD certification before appointment 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 patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in 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 recognized equivalent

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Uvalde are available with Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Dispatchers gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency medical resources according to approved protocols.

Depending on training and certification, they may provide approved instructions before responders arrive. CPR and other certifications may be required, and overtime or night shifts may be assigned as part of continuous operations.