Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Rapid Response Calls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a team serving Kinsale, VA. Responsibilities include handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance resources according to approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements. CPR and related coursework may be required, with sponsorship for training possible depending on vacancy details.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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 (required)

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (preferred)

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a team serving Kinsale, VA. Responsibilities include handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance resources according to approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements. CPR and related coursework may be required, with sponsorship for training possible depending on vacancy details.