Mission-Critical Emergency Medical Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Patton (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 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 Patton, MO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and prioritize responses using approved dispatch protocols. The role may involve providing instructions before responders arrive and coordinating with EMS resources.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and CPR, with certification requirements varying by assignment. Applicants should be prepared for rotating schedules and potential overtime as part of the

Qualifications

• High School diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Recruiting agencies may sponsor training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required; EMT/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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (may be required)

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Patton, MO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and prioritize responses using approved dispatch protocols. The role may involve providing instructions before responders arrive and coordinating with EMS resources.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and CPR, with certification requirements varying by assignment. Applicants should be prepared for rotating schedules and potential overtime as part of the