Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Crisis Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hurricane (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hurricane, WV seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls from the public. You will gather patient and incident details, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources under agency protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus EMS dispatcher certification. Training may be sponsored; CPR certification and additional coursework could be required. Overtime and shift work are common in this field.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMD 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hurricane, WV seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls from the public. You will gather patient and incident details, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources under agency protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus EMS dispatcher certification. Training may be sponsored; CPR certification and additional coursework could be required. Overtime and shift work are common in this field.