Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Save Lives, Guide Responders

911 Emergency Communications; Sisters (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Certification support

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Sisters, OR seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather critical details, and assign priorities using approved protocols. The role supports coordination of EMS resources and requires strong communication and data-entry skills.

Applicants typically have a high school diploma and may need EMD certification and CPR. Dependable overtime/shift schedules and ongoing training are common in this public-safety environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma commonly required.
• EMD certification may be required depending on vacancy.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Ability to follow protocols and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition and priortize appropriately.
• Coordinate dispatch and relay information to responders and units.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Skills

Emergency dispatch

Call handling

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma

EMD certification

Tools

Emergency dispatch system

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Sisters, OR seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather critical details, and assign priorities using approved protocols. The role supports coordination of EMS resources and requires strong communication and data-entry skills.

Applicants typically have a high school diploma and may need EMD certification and CPR. Dependable overtime/shift schedules and ongoing training are common in this public-safety environment.