Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Life-Saving 911

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Watchung, NJ to help coordinate urgent medical responses and resource deployment. You will handle calls, verify locations and details, and follow approved dispatch protocols to guide responders on scene.

This role may involve overnight or rotating shifts based on assignment and overtime requirements. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and EMS training/certification as required by

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• Consult vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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 is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Watchung, NJ to help coordinate urgent medical responses and resource deployment. You will handle calls, verify locations and details, and follow approved dispatch protocols to guide responders on scene.

This role may involve overnight or rotating shifts based on assignment and overtime requirements. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and EMS training/certification as required by