Emergency Medical Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Response Hub

County Emergency Communications; Worthington (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Worthington, WV. The dispatcher will handle emergency calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources under approved protocols.

Training and certifications may vary by vacancy and agency requirements, with potential overtime and shift work. Applicants should have a high school diploma; CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

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

County Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Worthington, WV. The dispatcher will handle emergency calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources under approved protocols.

Training and certifications may vary by vacancy and agency requirements, with potential overtime and shift work. Applicants should have a high school diploma; CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.