Critical Emergency Medical Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Port Reading (NJ); In loco; USD 45.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Avenel, NJ seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle critical 911 calls, determine priority, and coordinate ambulance resources. You will provide protocol-based guidance and document call data to support responders.

Required is a high school diploma with CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. The role may involve overnight and weekend shifts in a high-stakes environment with overtime and continuous operations.

Competenze

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Active listening

Calm under pressure

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Avenel, NJ seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle critical 911 calls, determine priority, and coordinate ambulance resources. You will provide protocol-based guidance and document call data to support responders.

Required is a high school diploma with CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. The role may involve overnight and weekend shifts in a high-stakes environment with overtime and continuous operations.