Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Roseland, NJ offers Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities. You will handle urgent medical calls, gather patient information, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime due to continuous operations. Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; sponsored training may be offered.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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 medical dispatch system
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned
• Provide protocol-based instructions and relay information to responders
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Roseland, NJ offers Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities. You will handle urgent medical calls, gather patient information, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime due to continuous operations. Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required.