Life-Saving Emergency Medical Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Barneveld (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Barneveld, Wisconsin. Responsibilities include handling medical emergencies, collecting location data, and prioritizing responses using approved dispatch protocols.

Role may involve overnight shifts and overtime, with CPR and dispatcher certifications often required. Training opportunities and agency oversight apply, per vacancy details.

Qualifications

• A 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; 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 GED

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (required or preferred)

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Barneveld, Wisconsin. Responsibilities include handling medical emergencies, collecting location data, and prioritizing responses using approved dispatch protocols.

Role may involve overnight shifts and overtime, with CPR and dispatcher certifications often required. Training opportunities and agency oversight apply, per vacancy details.