Mission-Critical EMS Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops

County Emergency Communications; Chignik (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Chignik, AK is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient information, establish priorities, and coordinate resources. Some roles may provide pre-arrival instructions within approved protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma and EMS dispatcher certification; CPR may be required. The role involves console work, shifts, and adherence to medical oversight and quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• EMS dispatcher certification preferred before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other emergencies.
• Confirm location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the established dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Relay information to responders and document call processing.

Skills

Active listening

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Tools

EMS dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Chignik, AK is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient information, establish priorities, and coordinate resources. Some roles may provide pre-arrival instructions within approved protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma and EMS dispatcher certification; CPR may be required. The role involves console work, shifts, and adherence to medical oversight and quality assurance processes.