EMS Communications Specialist - Emergency Dispatch

911 Emergency Communications; Lyman (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lyman, WY is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and details, and prioritize responses using an approved dispatch system. You may provide protocol-based guidance before responders arrive and coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.

A high school diploma and CPR certification are commonly required; EMS dispatcher certification may be needed before appointment, with ongoing training and background checks as part

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required.

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 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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lyman, WY is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and details, and prioritize responses using an approved dispatch system. You may provide protocol-based guidance before responders arrive and coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.

A high school diploma and CPR certification are commonly required; EMS dispatcher certification may be needed before appointment, with ongoing training and background checks as part