EMS Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Response Coordinator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rush (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Rush, CO, are available with roles focusing on gathering patient and incident details, prioritizing responses, and coordinating EMS resources. Training and certification paths may vary by employer, with possible sponsorship for training.

Responsibilities include handling calls, providing instructions, and maintaining records while adhering to protocols and privacy requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Sponsorship training may be available; certification may be required before appointment.

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 approved 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.

Skills

Call handling

Multitasking

Communication

Medical dispatch

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (preferred)

Tools

EMD software

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Rush, CO, are available with roles focusing on gathering patient and incident details, prioritizing responses, and coordinating EMS resources. Training and certification paths may vary by employer, with possible sponsorship for training.

Responsibilities include handling calls, providing instructions, and maintaining records while adhering to protocols and privacy requirements.