24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Somerville, NJ seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to coordinate urgent medical responses. The role involves gathering patient and incident details, establishing priorities, and supporting resource coordination according to protocols.

Applicants typically have a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials may be required depending on assignment. Shifts can include nights, weekends, and overtime depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Somerville, NJ seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to coordinate urgent medical responses. The role involves gathering patient and incident details, establishing priorities, and supporting resource coordination according to protocols.

Applicants typically have a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials may be required depending on assignment. Shifts can include nights, weekends, and overtime depending on the assignment.