Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Urgent Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Disputanta, VA. Responsibilities include handling medical emergencies, confirming locations, and directing EMS resources in coordination with approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent); CPR certification and EMD training are preferred and may be required. Background checks and ongoing certification adherence are part of employment terms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

EMD certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Disputanta, VA. Responsibilities include handling medical emergencies, confirming locations, and directing EMS resources in coordination with approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent); CPR certification and EMD training are preferred and may be required. Background checks and ongoing certification adherence are part of employment terms.