Emergency Medical Transport Dispatcher - MEDCOM (EMT/Paramedic) (Wage)

These roles provide essential assistance to healthcare professionals in delivering patient care. Ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations by handling tasks that support the diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural aspects of patient care. Allied Health – Health Services professionals work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services. Encompasses a range of roles focused on providing immediate care and response to medical emergencies, accidents, and life‑threatening situations. These jobs are critical in stabilizing patients, providing urgent medical care, and ensuring safe transport to healthcare facilities. Coordinating Emergency Transport. Protecting Patients. Managing High‑Risk Missions. This role serves as a critical operational lifeline within UVA Health's emergency medical transport system. You will be responsible for the precise coordination of all air and ground transport activity, ensuring that critically ill and injured patients move safely, efficiently, and with full clinical oversight. Core Responsibilities Manage Air Traffic for Medical Flights Direct and monitor helicopter movements, maintain situational awareness with aviation partners, and ensure flight operations remain safe and compliant in rapidly shifting conditions. Coordinate Ground EMS Transport Deploy UVA Health's ground units, synchronize incoming and outgoing patient transfers, and prioritize missions based on acuity, capacity, and clinical urgency. Provide Real‑Time EMS Consultation Communicate directly with EMS providers in the field‑supporting life‑sustaining decisions, clarifying clinical needs, and ensuring the receiving teams are fully prepared upon arrival. Control Critical Communications Channels Maintain continuous, accurate communication between flight crews, paramedics, referring hospitals, emergency departments, ICUs, and system‑wide leadership. Ensure Operational and Clinical Accuracy Track patient status, document mission details, and maintain oversight of all active transports to reduce risk and support safe transitions of care. Why It Matters Every decision in this role has consequences. You are the central point of coordination for high‑risk, time‑sensitive missions involving unstable patients, limited resources, and rapidly evolving clinical conditions. Your judgment directly shapes patient outcomes. Compensation Compensation starts at the base rates below. Final offers are determined commensurate with education and experience. Emergency Communications Specialist 2 (EMT‑B): $18.00‑$30.14/hr Emergency Communications Specialist 3 (AEMT/Paramedic): $18.00‑$34.62/hr Promotional Opportunities The following role is not hired into directly and is available only through promotion based on experience, performance, and demonstrated competency. Emergency Communications Specialist 4 (AEMT/Paramedic – Promotional Only): $18.70‑$37.48/hr Minimum Qualifications Education: High School diploma/GED required Experience: Communications center experience and/or basic dispatcher course/dispatch experience preferred Licensure/Certifications: Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. AHA Health Care Provider BLS CPR certification required Physical Demands Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently typing, traveling, and multi‑tasking activities. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull > 20lbs. May be exposed to fumes, heat, noise, high‑stress environment and environment prone to high‑capacity sensory stimulation. Onboarding Requirements Background checks and pre‑employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety‑sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen. The starting base rate for this role is $18.00 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr