Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher | 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Mayville (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is hiring Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Mayville, North Dakota. The role involves handling medical emergency calls, obtaining location data, and coordinating ambulance resources according to approved protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. The position may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime depending on assignment.

Qualifications

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

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

County Emergency Communications is hiring Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Mayville, North Dakota. The role involves handling medical emergency calls, obtaining location data, and coordinating ambulance resources according to approved protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. The position may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime depending on assignment.