EMS Dispatcher: Critical Call Triage & Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Strong (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for the Strong, AR area. You will receive calls related to illness and injury, verify locations, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols. Training and certification support may be provided by the employer.

Applicants may need CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. The role may include overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts with potential overtime and ongoing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Sponsor training may be provided by the employer.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority using the dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Stress management

Education

High school diploma

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for the Strong, AR area. You will receive calls related to illness and injury, verify locations, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols. Training and certification support may be provided by the employer.

Applicants may need CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. The role may include overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts with potential overtime and ongoing