Life-Saving Emergency Medical Dispatcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Liberal, MO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls. The role involves gathering patient and incident details, prioritizing responses, and coordinating EMS resources in alignment with dispatch protocols.

Responsibilities include providing approved instructions, validating locations, and maintaining intake documentation. Training varies; certification requirements may be needed before appointment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required; consult vacancy for exact requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through approved medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding personnel.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Liberal, MO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls. The role involves gathering patient and incident details, prioritizing responses, and coordinating EMS resources in alignment with dispatch protocols.

Responsibilities include providing approved instructions, validating locations, and maintaining intake documentation. Training varies; certification requirements may be needed before appointment.