Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; La Porte City (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in La Porte City, IA are available through Emergency Telecommunicator Services. The role centers on taking urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and guiding responders using approved protocols, with overtime and rotating shifts common.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma and CPR certification; additional credentials are evaluated per vacancy. Training sponsorship or employer requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; sponsorship or training may be offered.
• CPR certification often required; EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.
• Consult vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient 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 recognized equivalent

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in La Porte City, IA are available through Emergency Telecommunicator Services. The role centers on taking urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and guiding responders using approved protocols, with overtime and rotating shifts common.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma and CPR certification; additional credentials are evaluated per vacancy. Training sponsorship or employer requirements may apply.