Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Education support

Certification support

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Calhan, CO seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources according to approved protocols. The role involves critical decision-making, data entry, and adherence to dispatch guidelines in a continuous operations environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent); CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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 equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Calhan, CO seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources according to approved protocols. The role involves critical decision-making, data entry, and adherence to dispatch guidelines in a continuous operations environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent); CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.