Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Coordinator

911 Emergency Communications; Upper Deerfield Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is hiring Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Deerfield Street, NJ. The role focuses on receiving urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and guiding responders using approved protocols. Training or certification may be sponsored, with potential overnight and weekend shifts.

CPR certification is beneficial; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Benefits like insurance and education opportunities may be offered depending on appointment terms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient 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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is hiring Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Deerfield Street, NJ. The role focuses on receiving urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and guiding responders using approved protocols. Training or certification may be sponsored, with potential overnight and weekend shifts.

CPR certification is beneficial; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Benefits like insurance and education opportunities may be offered depending on appointment terms.