Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Beach Haven (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ocean Beach, NY, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and determine priorities using approved protocols. Applicants may need CPR and dispatcher certification as required by the agency.

Role involves continuous EMS coordination, potential overnight or weekend shifts, and adherence to medical oversight, privacy, and quality assurance procedures. Training and certification conditions vary by vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or commonly accepted.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required depending on vacancy.

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 Ocean Beach, NY, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and determine priorities using approved protocols. Applicants may need CPR and dispatcher certification as required by the agency.

Role involves continuous EMS coordination, potential overnight or weekend shifts, and adherence to medical oversight, privacy, and quality assurance procedures. Training and certification conditions vary by vacancy.