Emergency Medical Dispatcher – Paid Certifications, Tuition Reimbursement

How would you like to get paid to talk on the phone and learn the skills it takes to save a life, all while working to ensure the safety and well-being of your family, friends, and neighbors? At LifeNet, our emergency medical dispatchers (EMDs) start the process of saving lives with each 9-1-1 medical emergency call they receive. That’s why we train you on how to administer lifesaving advice over the phone and pay for you to get your EMT certification.

As an emergency medical dispatcher (EMD) at LifeNet, you’ll enjoy knowing that each day you work, you’ll make a difference in someone’s life. You’ll also have the peace of mind knowing that you’re providing critical services to your community.

Our Company:

LifeNet, Inc. is a not-for-profit EMS agency that started in 1993 in Texarkana. Today, we provide ground and air ambulance transport across Northeast Texas, Southwest Arkansas, and parts of Oklahoma. Our dispatchers answer more than 69,000 calls for help each year in our Communication Centers located in Texarkana, Texas and Hot Springs, Arkansas.

• Our EMDs receive paid on-the-job training, paid certifications, free continuing education, and tuition reimbursement.
• Our EMDs develop life-changing job skills and training applicable to all aspects of life, including problem-solving, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Our EMDs work in a team environment designed for professional growth.
• Our EMDs enjoy having a steady career, knowing their skills are in high demand.
• Our EMDs utilize state of the art radio and telecom equipment, including advanced computer aided tracking/dispatching, CAD based dispatch, and other programs and applications specifically designed for EMD use.
• Our EMDs ensure community safety and assistance by guiding the community through emergencies and their most trying times.

This Position:

We are interested in people who know they would enjoy the feeling of helping people and talking them through life saving measures. In addition to knowing your making a difference every day you come to work, you’ll also enjoy things like:

• 243 hours PTO
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Matching retirement plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Affordable, quality, health insurance
• Boot reimbursement and free uniforms
• Free CE classes and generous tuition reimbursement
  Click here to view our Employee Benefits Guide.

Our Location:

Located on the border of Texas and Arkansas, Texarkana is a twin-city known for being “twice as nice”. No matter which side of the state line you decide to call home, you’ll enjoy beautiful parks, excellent schools, quick access to area lakes for boating and fishing, and several public and semi-private golf courses.

Our Texarkana Communications Center dispatches for LifeNet ground ambulances in Miller County Arkansas and in Bowie, Cass, Morris, and Red River Counties in Texas. Additionally, we provide dispatch for Titus EMS in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, and EMSTAT in Moore, Oklahoma. Dispatchers work 12-hour shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

In order to be considered for this position, you must meet the minimum requirements, including:

• Passing the 2 Hour CritiCall Test (link sent after applying)
• Available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• High school diploma or GED
• Must type minimum of 30 WPM
• Current Driver's License
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification
• Additional minimum qualifications are listed in the job description

Why Apply?

If you’re ready for a job as an EMD that will empower you to make a difference in your community, apply now. We are looking for the best of the best, and we look forward to exploring your career fit with us.

Job Description
Curious about the exact expectations of the job before you apply? Download our Emergency Medical Dispatcher Job Description or call our recruiter today.