EMS Emergency Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Weld (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certificate support

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Weld, ME seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. You will receive calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance assets while following established protocols.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR and EMD certification preferred. Overnight, weekend, and rotating shifts with potential overtime may apply. Training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or commonly recruited with training.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal.
• Certification in Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) preferred or required by vacancy.
• Ability to follow employer protocols and oversight requirements.

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 authorized 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.

Skills

Active listening

Data entry

Questioning techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMD certification

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Weld, ME seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. You will receive calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance assets while following established protocols.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR and EMD certification preferred. Overnight, weekend, and rotating shifts with potential overtime may apply. Training opportunities are offered.