EMS Dispatcher: Ground & Air Ambulance Communications

Jobtome; Winnie (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a dispatcher for its communications center to receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency ambulance requests by ground or air. You will direct inbound and outbound calls to appropriate departments and document daily activity.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED; EMT certification is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and a sense of urgency are essential to coordinate with fire departments, emergency providers, and the public in Virginia.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (preferred); but not always necessary depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists ground and/or air resources for emergency and non-emergency responses.
• Coordinates first responder notification of fire departments and other agencies as requried.
• Receives and keypunches requests for ground and air response.
• Documents daily activity.
• Provides pre-arrival instructions using EMD.
• Trains new Communication Center employees as requested.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Jobtome is seeking a dispatcher for its communications center to receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency ambulance requests by ground or air. You will direct inbound and outbound calls to appropriate departments and document daily activity.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED; EMT certification is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and a sense of urgency are essential to coordinate with fire departments, emergency providers, and the public in Virginia.