EMS Dispatcher — 24/7 Medical Response Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Fisher (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join our Fisher, MN team. Responsibilities include receiving ill or injured calls, gathering location data, prioritizing responses, and coordinating EMS resources in accordance with dispatch protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may be required to obtain CPR and EMS dispatch certifications. Overtime, night shifts, weekends, and rotating schedules are common in this essential public-safety role.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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 recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join our Fisher, MN team. Responsibilities include receiving ill or injured calls, gathering location data, prioritizing responses, and coordinating EMS resources in accordance with dispatch protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may be required to obtain CPR and EMS dispatch certifications. Overtime, night shifts, weekends, and rotating schedules are common in this essential public-safety role.