EMS Dispatcher: Critical Calls, Cert Support, & Benefits

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Story, Wyoming seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. You will gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources while following approved protocols and oversight requirements.

Role involves shift work, potential overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Candidates may obtain sponsorship training; CPR and other credentials may be required depending on the vacancy specifics.

Qualifications

• 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Story, Wyoming seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. You will gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources while following approved protocols and oversight requirements.

Role involves shift work, potential overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Candidates may obtain sponsorship training; CPR and other credentials may be required depending on the vacancy specifics.