EMD: Emergency Medical Dispatcher 08/10/26

MEMS•Little Rock, AR

2d•$33,500 - $36,000•Onsite

About The Position

An EMD performs emergency and non-emergency call taking and system status management in the Communications Center. Primary duties include answering incoming calls and dispatching emergency medical vehicles and responders. The next training class starts mid-September!

Requirements

Obtain Healthcare Provider CPR certification from MEMS’ instructor during the first two weeks of employment
Obtain IAEMD certification on initial attempt or qualify for re-test, unless already certified with IAEMD
Must maintain certifications by attending required training and testing
Knowledge of geography of service area and ability to read map
Knowledge of communications-related equipment
Ability to type effectively and perform accurate data entry
Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
Ability to speak clearly
Ability to present caring and professional image over the telephone
Ability to interact well with others
Frequent requirement to sit; talk and hear; use fingers, hands and arms to handle, reach and/or operate basic office equipment, objects, tools or controls
Occasional requirement to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Must pass pre-employment drug testing
Must be able to pass random drug screens as an employee in a safety-sensitive position