Real-Time EMS Dispatcher: Save Lives & Coordinate Care

County Emergency Communications; Powder River (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Powder River, WY. You will gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and support coordinating EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Role may require overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime; CPR certification recommended. A high school diploma is commonly required, and EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy. Training or sponsorship may be available.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Powder River, WY. You will gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and support coordinating EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Role may require overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime; CPR certification recommended. A high school diploma is commonly required, and EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy. Training or sponsorship may be available.