Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Hampton are available through Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Dispatchers handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, assess conditions, and determine response priorities under approved protocols.

Role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime per agency needs. Certification and continuing education support are commonly provided, with multiple employers offering benefits and training paths.

Qualifications

• High school diploma commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required or preferred.

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 dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions as qualified.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Education

High school diploma

EMD certification preferred

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Hampton are available through Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Dispatchers handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, assess conditions, and determine response priorities under approved protocols.

Role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime per agency needs. Certification and continuing education support are commonly provided, with multiple employers offering benefits and training paths.