EMS Dispatcher — Life-Saving, 24/7 Critical Calls

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Foster (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to operate in Foster, VA. You will gather patient and incident details, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

Depending on training, certification, and assignment, roles may include providing instructions before responders arrive and maintaining compliance with medical oversight. The work environment may include overnight shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is 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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to operate in Foster, VA. You will gather patient and incident details, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

Depending on training, certification, and assignment, roles may include providing instructions before responders arrive and maintaining compliance with medical oversight. The work environment may include overnight shifts and overtime.