EMS Dispatcher — Fast-Paced 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Kansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Logan, KS is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, assign priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols. Required: high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification.

EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and certification options may be provided by the employer as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• 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

County Emergency Communications in Logan, KS is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, assign priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols. Required: high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification.

EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and certification options may be provided by the employer as part of the role.