EMS Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Burlingame (KS); 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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Burlingame, KS. You will field urgent medical calls, verify locations, relay to responders, and follow protocol-based instructions. Training and certification requirements vary by assignment and agency.

The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and rotating schedules. Candidates should have a high school diploma and pursue EMS dispatcher credentials.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Burlingame, KS. You will field urgent medical calls, verify locations, relay to responders, and follow protocol-based instructions. Training and certification requirements vary by assignment and agency.

The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and rotating schedules. Candidates should have a high school diploma and pursue EMS dispatcher credentials.