Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Formoso, KS is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate ambulance resources. The role requires gathering patient data, clarifying locations, and applying approved dispatch protocols to set response priorities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and relevant dispatcher credentials. Training or sponsorship may be available, with potential for shift work and overtime depending on

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Formoso, KS is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate ambulance resources. The role requires gathering patient data, clarifying locations, and applying approved dispatch protocols to set response priorities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and relevant dispatcher credentials. Training or sponsorship may be available, with potential for shift work and overtime depending on