Life-Saving Emergency Medical Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Frederick, CO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. You will receive calls, verify location and details, and apply protocol-based instructions to guide responders and callers.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy. Training or sponsorship may be offered by the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Frederick, CO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. You will receive calls, verify location and details, and apply protocol-based instructions to guide responders and callers.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy. Training or sponsorship may be offered by the agency.