Switchboard Operator - Paramedic

Memorial Physician Practices; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV is seeking a Switchboard Operator - Paramedic to support emergency communications, coordinating critical information between EMS providers, hospital teams, and regional partners.

This role requires a current West Virginia EMT-Paramedic license and at least 2 years of active field experience as a Paramedic. You will activate response teams for STEMI, trauma, and stroke alerts while maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Current WV EMT-Paramedic license.
• Minimum 2 years active field Paramedic experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure.
• Knowledge of dispatch procedures and EMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports Region 1 Medical Command Center by establishing linkages and relaying critical information to the patient care team.
• Activates appropriate response teams for alerts (STEMI, Trauma, Stroke) and relays patient information from inbound ground and air units.
• Serves as regional communication and disaster resource coordinator to facilitate information flow during emergencies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation to support patient care continuity and regulatory compliance.
• Prioritizes multiple urgent communications and manages information flow under pressure.
• Collaborates with EMS providers, hospital staff, and emergency response partners to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Performs clerical duties and data entry while adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA standards.

Skills

EMT-Paramedic

Emergency comms

Dispatch procedures

HIPAA awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Your experience matters

Raleigh General Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the Switchboard Operator - Paramedic joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. The Switchboard Operator - Paramedic supports emergency communication operations by coordinating critical information flow between EMS providers, hospital teams, and regional partners to ensure timely and effective patient care. This role requires a current West Virginia EMT-Paramedic license and leverages field experience to activate response teams, manage urgent communications, and support rapid response during critical patient events. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

At Raleigh General Hospitalpeople are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

How you'll contribute

A Switchboard Operator - Paramedicwho excels in this role:

• Supports the efficient operation of the Region 1 Medical Command Center by establishing communication linkages and promptly relaying critical information to the patient care team.
• Activates appropriate response teams for patient care alerts (e.g., STEMI, Trauma, Stroke) and receives and relays patient information from inbound ground and air transport units according to protocol.
• Serves as a regional communication and disaster resource coordinator, facilitating effective information flow during emergencies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation to support patient care continuity and regulatory compliance.
• Prioritizes multiple urgent communications and manages information flow effectively under pressure.
• Collaborates with EMS providers, hospital staff, and emergency response partners to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Performs clerical duties such as filing, mail preparation, data entry, scanning, and faxing to support operational functions while adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA standards.

Schedule: Full-Time, Varied: Combination of Nights, Days, Weekends. Three 12-hour shifts, may pick a 4-hour shift.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Current certification as a West Virginia EMT Paramedic required.
• Minimum of 2 years recent and active field experience as a Paramedic required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to accurately relay critical information.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple urgent communications in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of emergency medical protocols, dispatch procedures, and regional EMS systems.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and clerical tasks such as data entry and report preparation.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills to manage documentation and support operational functions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with EMS providers, hospital staff, and emergency response teams.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.

More about Raleigh General Hospital

Raleigh General Hospitalcares for nearly 13,000 patients each year and treats more than 50,000 patients in its emergency room. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, the nationally recognized accrediting agency for healthcare facilities. Raleigh General Hospital also offers instructional programs for nursing students as well as numerous allied health student extern programs.

EEOC Statement

"Raleigh General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.