County Emergency Dispatch - Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Essential PublicSafety Career

County Emergency Communications; Pratt (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pratt, WV is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. You will gather patient data, establish priorities, advise callers, and coordinate EMS resources with agency-approved protocols.

Depending on training and assignment, you may provide approved instructions before responders arrive and work shifts that include overnights, weekends, holidays, or overtime. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• EMD certification is preferred or required by the vacancy.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Tools

Emergency dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher Opportunities in Pratt

Emergency Medical Dispatchers help people requesting urgent medical assistance. Using an agency-approved system, they gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and support the coordination of emergency medical resources.

Depending on training, certification, and assignment, dispatchers may also provide approved instructions before responders arrive. These instructions must follow the employer’s medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.

Position Details

Duty Location:
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Employer:
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Emergency medical communications may operate continuously. Employees may be assigned overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and required overtime.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.

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.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the employer’s age and employment eligibility requirements
• Complete required background screening and employment assessments
• Pass additional evaluations when specified by the hiring agency
• Obtain and maintain required medical dispatch and CPR certifications
• Follow approved protocols, medical oversight, and quality-assurance procedures
• Protect confidential patient and incident information

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This role generally involves extended console work, headset use, and simultaneous listening and data entry. Calls may concern serious illness, childbirth, injury, or death. Essential functions and accommodation procedures are established by the employer.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive insurance coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, employee-assistance services, and continuing education. Certification support, shift premiums, and other benefits depend on the organization and appointment terms.