Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Calls & Support

911 Emergency Communications; Stephens City (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls from Cross Junction, VA. You will gather incident data, confirm locations, assess priorities, and coordinate EMS resources under protocol guidelines.

Requirements typically include a high school diploma or equivalent; sponsorship for training and EMD certification may be offered. CPR certification and related coursework may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls from Cross Junction, VA. You will gather incident data, confirm locations, assess priorities, and coordinate EMS resources under protocol guidelines.

Requirements typically include a high school diploma or equivalent; sponsorship for training and EMD certification may be offered. CPR certification and related coursework may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy.