Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Quinton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Quinton, VA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses, gather incident details, and apply approved protocols.

Duties include receiving calls, confirming locations, determining priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources. Training and certifications such as CPR are required or preferred.

This role may involve overnight shifts and overtime; background checks and medical certifications are part of the employment process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required; EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.
• Must complete background screening and employment assessments.

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

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (preferred)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Quinton, VA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses, gather incident details, and apply approved protocols.

Duties include receiving calls, confirming locations, determining priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources. Training and certifications such as CPR are required or preferred.

This role may involve overnight shifts and overtime; background checks and medical certifications are part of the employment process.