Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher — Protocol-Driven, Certification Support

County Emergency Communications; Tiff City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Missouri. The role involves receiving calls for medical emergencies, confirming locations and details, and coordinating ambulance resources using an agency-approved system.

Some shifts may occur overnight, weekends, holidays, or with overtime. Qualifications include a high school diploma or recognized equivalence; CPR and optional EMT/paramedic credentials may be required per vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is 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 recognized equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Missouri. The role involves receiving calls for medical emergencies, confirming locations and details, and coordinating ambulance resources using an agency-approved system.

Some shifts may occur overnight, weekends, holidays, or with overtime. Qualifications include a high school diploma or recognized equivalence; CPR and optional EMT/paramedic credentials may be required per vacancy.