EMS Dispatcher: Coordinate Life-Saving 911 Responses

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Wells (MN); 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

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Wells, MN are available with potential duties including receiving urgent calls, confirming locations, and prioritizing responses according to approved protocols.

Applicants may need CPR certification and other coursework; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Candidates should expect overtime, rotating shifts, and continuous service in emergency communications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Wells, MN are available with potential duties including receiving urgent calls, confirming locations, and prioritizing responses according to approved protocols.

Applicants may need CPR certification and other coursework; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Candidates should expect overtime, rotating shifts, and continuous service in emergency communications.