Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Life-Saving 24/7 Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Long Island (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services on Long Island is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and guide responders. You will follow approved medical dispatch protocols and support coordination of EMS resources.

Requirements emphasize high school completion; CPR and ongoing training may be needed. Roles may include overnight or weekend shifts to ensure continuous EMS coverage and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services on Long Island is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and guide responders. You will follow approved medical dispatch protocols and support coordination of EMS resources.

Requirements emphasize high school completion; CPR and ongoing training may be needed. Roles may include overnight or weekend shifts to ensure continuous EMS coverage and quality assurance.