Life-Saving Emergency Medical Dispatcher (24/7 Ops)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in St John involve handling calls for medical emergencies, confirming locations and details, and coordinating ambulance responses. You will follow approved protocols and may provide instructions to callers until responders arrive.

Positions may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required depending on the vacancy.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patients 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.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in St John involve handling calls for medical emergencies, confirming locations and details, and coordinating ambulance responses. You will follow approved protocols and may provide instructions to callers until responders arrive.

Positions may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not