EMS Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Homer (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Homer, NE seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources in accordance with approved protocols. The role may require certification before appointment and involves shift work typical of continuous operations.

Responsibilities include gathering information, assigning response priorities, and providing protocol-based guidance to responders while maintaining patient confidentiality and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (current) may be required before appointment.

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

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Homer, NE seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources in accordance with approved protocols. The role may require certification before appointment and involves shift work typical of continuous operations.

Responsibilities include gathering information, assigning response priorities, and providing protocol-based guidance to responders while maintaining patient confidentiality and