EMS Dispatcher: Coordinate Life-Saving Responses

County Emergency Communications; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Morgantown, WV is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to intake urgent medical calls, verify locations, and assign appropriate ambulance responses. You will follow EMS dispatch protocols and provide guided instructions as needed to support responders on scene.

Responsibilities include collecting patient data, prioritizing emergencies, coordinating resources, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required or sponsored training may be provided by the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details
• Ask approved questions about 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

County Emergency Communications in Morgantown, WV is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to intake urgent medical calls, verify locations, and assign appropriate ambulance responses. You will follow EMS dispatch protocols and provide guided instructions as needed to support responders on scene.

Responsibilities include collecting patient data, prioritizing emergencies, coordinating resources, and maintaining documentation.