Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Looneyville (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Looneyville, WV is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to coordinate urgent medical responses and support ambulance resources. You will verify locations, collect patient details, and apply approved protocols to guide responders from a console.

Responsibilities include documenting calls, maintaining accuracy, and adhering to medical oversight and CPR requirements. Evening or overnight shifts may apply depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and related coursework may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Skills

Active listening

Clear communication

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Looneyville, WV is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to coordinate urgent medical responses and support ambulance resources. You will verify locations, collect patient details, and apply approved protocols to guide responders from a console.

Responsibilities include documenting calls, maintaining accuracy, and adhering to medical oversight and CPR requirements. Evening or overnight shifts may apply depending on assignment.