EMS Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Nemo (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Nemo, SD seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and manage response priorities. Roles emphasize following approved dispatch protocols and coordinating with responding teams.

Applicants should typically hold a high school diploma or GED; EMD certification and CPR knowledge may be required. The position may involve overnight and rotating schedules in a continuous operations environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• EMD certification before appointment may be required.
• CPR certification may be required.

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 through the medical 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

Call handling

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMD certification

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Nemo, SD seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and manage response priorities. Roles emphasize following approved dispatch protocols and coordinating with responding teams.

Applicants should typically hold a high school diploma or GED; EMD certification and CPR knowledge may be required. The position may involve overnight and rotating schedules in a continuous operations environment.