Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Fast-Paced, Life-Saving

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Glen Fork (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Glen Fork, WV, is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. Training and certification requirements vary by agency and assignment.

Applicants should be prepared for shift work that may include nights, weekends, and overtime, with attention to protocol adherence and patient information confidentiality.

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 for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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 recognized equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Glen Fork, WV, is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. Training and certification requirements vary by agency and assignment.

Applicants should be prepared for shift work that may include nights, weekends, and overtime, with attention to protocol adherence and patient information confidentiality.