Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Calls

911 Emergency Communications; Ridgefield (NJ); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Resumo da oferta

911 Emergency Communications in Ridgefield, NJ seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher. This role involves receiving calls, identifying priorities, and coordinating EMS resources using an approved protocol system.

Responsibilities include confirming locations, gathering patient data, asking protocol questions, and relaying information to responders. Candidates should have a high school diploma, EMT/Paramedic credentials may not be required, and CPR certification is often needed.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal; consult vacancy for exact requirements.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Multitasking

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

911 Emergency Communications in Ridgefield, NJ seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher. This role involves receiving calls, identifying priorities, and coordinating EMS resources using an approved protocol system.

Responsibilities include confirming locations, gathering patient data, asking protocol questions, and relaying information to responders. Candidates should have a high school diploma, EMT/Paramedic credentials may not be required, and CPR certification is often needed.