EMS Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Call Center Role

County Emergency Communications; Opheim (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Opheim, MT seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. You will handle calls, verify locations, gather critical data, and apply approved protocols to determine response priorities and coordinate ambulance resources.

Applicants should meet basic education requirements and may pursue sponsored training or certification. CPR may be required, and overtime, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays are common in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• 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

County Emergency Communications in Opheim, MT seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. You will handle calls, verify locations, gather critical data, and apply approved protocols to determine response priorities and coordinate ambulance resources.

Applicants should meet basic education requirements and may pursue sponsored training or certification. CPR may be required, and overtime, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays are common in this role.