Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Kathryn (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Kathryn, ND seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations and access, and apply protocol-based instructions to guide responders. You may work overnight shifts and overtime per assignment terms.

Position requires high school diploma and CPR; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy. Training benefits and certification support are offered, with opportunities to participate in quality reviews and continuous education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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 Kathryn, ND seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations and access, and apply protocol-based instructions to guide responders. You may work overnight shifts and overtime per assignment terms.

Position requires high school diploma and CPR; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy. Training benefits and certification support are offered, with opportunities to participate in quality reviews and continuous education.