24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Maywood (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Maywood, NJ is seeking skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a dedicated team responsible for gathering patient information, prioritizing responses, and coordinating emergency resources.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements and may be specified in the vacancy. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and overtime per agency needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Maywood, NJ is seeking skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a dedicated team responsible for gathering patient information, prioritizing responses, and coordinating emergency resources.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements and may be specified in the vacancy. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and overtime per agency needs.