Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Delaplane (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Delaplane, VA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient information, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources.

The role may include providing protocol-based instructions, operating extended shifts, and maintaining CPR certifications. A high school diploma is commonly required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements and depend on the vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements depending on vacancy.

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 medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Delaplane, VA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient information, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources.

The role may include providing protocol-based instructions, operating extended shifts, and maintaining CPR certifications. A high school diploma is commonly required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements and depend on the vacancy.