EMS Dispatcher - Critical 24/7 Medical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Dennard (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Dennard, AR is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming location, determining priority, and coordinating EMS resources.

A high school diploma is commonly required; CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal. Scheduling may include overnight or weekend shifts; full-time appointment terms apply.

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; 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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Dennard, AR is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming location, determining priority, and coordinating EMS resources.

A high school diploma is commonly required; CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal. Scheduling may include overnight or weekend shifts; full-time appointment terms apply.