Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Console & Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Marionville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Marionville, VA, offered by Emergency Telecommunicator Services, involve handling urgent medical calls, verifying locations, and guiding responders under approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR and EMD certifications may be required, with potential sponsored training during appointment. Work may include nights and overtime in a continuous emergency communications environment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Marionville, VA, offered by Emergency Telecommunicator Services, involve handling urgent medical calls, verifying locations, and guiding responders under approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR and EMD certifications may be required, with potential sponsored training during appointment. Work may include nights and overtime in a continuous emergency communications environment.