Emergency Medical Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical-Calls & Dispatch

911 Emergency Communications; Dellslow (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Dellslow, WV, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. Responsibilities include gathering patient data, prioritizing responses, and coordinating resources under approved protocols.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification is commonly required. Training or certification as an EMS dispatcher may be provided or required, with overtime and varied shifts possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; training may be provided.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority using the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay information and scene hazards to responding personnel.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

EMS dispatcher training (preferred)

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Dellslow, WV, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. Responsibilities include gathering patient data, prioritizing responses, and coordinating resources under approved protocols.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification is commonly required. Training or certification as an EMS dispatcher may be provided or required, with overtime and varied shifts possible.