EMS Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Call Center

County Emergency Communications; Argonia (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for the Argonia area. The role supports urgent medical assistance by gathering patient information, establishing priorities, and coordinating resources according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities include handling calls, confirming details, and guiding responders. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR and other coursework may be required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.

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 equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for the Argonia area. The role supports urgent medical assistance by gathering patient information, establishing priorities, and coordinating resources according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities include handling calls, confirming details, and guiding responders. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR and other coursework may be required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally necessary.