Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Life-Saving Call Center

County Emergency Communications; Ogdensburg (NJ); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Ogdensburg, NJ is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient and incident information, confirm locations, and establish response priorities using agency-approved protocols.

Shift work may include overnights, weekends, and holidays. Certification requirements vary by agency; CPR and EMS dispatcher credentials may be required. Typical duties include console work, data entry, and coordinating ambulance resources.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.

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

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Ogdensburg, NJ is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient and incident information, confirm locations, and establish response priorities using agency-approved protocols.

Shift work may include overnights, weekends, and holidays. Certification requirements vary by agency; CPR and EMS dispatcher credentials may be required. Typical duties include console work, data entry, and coordinating ambulance resources.