EMS Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Medical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mount Carbon (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities are available in Mount Carbon, WV. This role involves handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance resources under agency protocols.

Responsibilities include gathering patient data, assigning priorities, and providing caller instructions while ensuring compliance with medical oversight and quality-assurance processes. Some roles offer training sponsorship and ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; sponsorship for training may be provided.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal.
• Must meet age and employment eligibility; background screenings and assessments are required.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• 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

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities are available in Mount Carbon, WV. This role involves handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance resources under agency protocols.

Responsibilities include gathering patient data, assigning priorities, and providing caller instructions while ensuring compliance with medical oversight and quality-assurance processes. Some roles offer training sponsorship and ongoing education opportunities.