EMS Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Console Role

911 Emergency Communications; Louisa (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 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

911 Emergency Communications in Louisa, VA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather incident details, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources.

As needed, you may provide instructions per protocols and work a schedule that may include nights, weekends, or holidays. A high school diploma and EMS certification are typically required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Louisa, VA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather incident details, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources.

As needed, you may provide instructions per protocols and work a schedule that may include nights, weekends, or holidays. A high school diploma and EMS certification are typically required.