Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Per Diem

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher on a per diem basis to join its EMS Operations Center. The Dispatcher triages and dispatches EMS requests and coordinates with EMS staff, FDNY, OEM, and REMSCO to ensure timely, safe responses.

The role requires high school education, EMS dispatch certification within 3 months, CPR certification, and preferred CAD experience. Per diem shifts include on-site duties at the hospital in Brooklyn.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification Required within 3 months of hire date.
• CPR Certification Required.
• EMS experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience utilizing Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Systems preferred.
• Dispatcher Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates communications skills and exercises considerable judgment under pressure. Operates EMS CAD equipment to quickly and accurately receive and transmit information of an emergency nature to NYULH EMS.
• Responsible for proper operations of the Emergency Operations Center. Oversees all radio communications including but not limited to FDNY, NYULH, OEM and REMSCO. Monitors Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL), GPS and Closed-Circuit Cameras.
• Operates radios, telecommunications equipment, computer terminals, management systems including Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) Software.
• Receives all incoming calls including requests for service and processes as appropriate. Triages all ambulance assignments and provides on-line instructions for first aid as necessary until the appropriate unit arrives at the patients location
• Conduct all radio transmissions according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and the departments established procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Dispatcher experience

Ability under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD Systems

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher on a per diem basis to join its EMS Operations Center. The Dispatcher triages and dispatches EMS requests and coordinates with EMS staff, FDNY, OEM, and REMSCO to ensure timely, safe responses.

The role requires high school education, EMS dispatch certification within 3 months, CPR certification, and preferred CAD experience. Per diem shifts include on-site duties at the hospital in Brooklyn.