EMS Dispatcher — Fast-Paced 24/7 Medical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Chapman (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Chapman, KS is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle calls, verify locations, determine priorities, and coordinate emergency resources using approved medical dispatch protocols. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime as needed.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with CPR certification and additional coursework possibly needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Chapman, KS is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle calls, verify locations, determine priorities, and coordinate emergency resources using approved medical dispatch protocols. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime as needed.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with CPR certification and additional coursework possibly needed.