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Communication Specialist I - Ambulance Dispatch (EMT required) - Flex or PRN

Roanoke, Virginia, US💼 Full-time💰 $20–$20🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-27

Core

Dispatch ground ambulances and coordinate patient transport logistics for Carilion Clinic's Patient Transport department.

Role type

Ambulance dispatch coordinator

Builds

Ground ambulance dispatch services for patient transfers

Domain

Healthcare logistics / Emergency Medical Services

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

EMT-Basic/Advanced/Intermediate/Paramedic certification, call screening, emergency call prioritization, dispatch software operation, electronic medical record review, multi-tasking, keyboarding proficiency

Preferred skills

Prior call center or 911 dispatch experience

Responsibilities

Receive and screen calls to minimize delays, identify and prioritize emergency calls, dispatch ground ambulances within two minutes, determine level of care and transport mode, schedule and cancel trips, monitor ambulance response times, review electronic medical records for resource matching, provide arrival time updates

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC

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