Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Response Coordinator

911 Emergency Communications; Champion Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Champion, MI is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role requires following approved medical dispatch protocols and maintaining patient confidentiality while working within various shift patterns and scheduling demands.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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

Education

High School diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Champion, MI is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role requires following approved medical dispatch protocols and maintaining patient confidentiality while working within various shift patterns and scheduling demands.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal