EMS Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Teays Valley (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Teays, WV seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role faces protocol-based instruction delivery and ongoing quality review.

Training and CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials aren’t universal requirements, consult vacancy for specifics. Applicants must meet screening and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Teays, WV seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role faces protocol-based instruction delivery and ongoing quality review.

Training and CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials aren’t universal requirements, consult vacancy for specifics. Applicants must meet screening and background checks.