EMS Dispatcher: Coordinate Life-Saving Emergencies

County Emergency Communications; Baring (MO); 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 in the United States (Baring, MO) seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident data, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency medical resources using an agency-approved system. The role may include providing approved instructions before responders arrive and requires adherence to medical dispatch protocols and oversight.

Applicants may need Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR certification; a high school diploma

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required; sponsor training possible.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in the United States (Baring, MO) seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident data, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency medical resources using an agency-approved system. The role may include providing approved instructions before responders arrive and requires adherence to medical dispatch protocols and oversight.

Applicants may need Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR certification; a high school diploma