Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Real-Time Life-Saving Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; East Moriches (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in East Moriches, NY seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle critical medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate EMS responses. This role requires adherence to approved dispatch protocols and ongoing medical oversight.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, possible EMD certification, and CPR training. A background check and certifications may be required, with overtime and shift work common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification is preferred or required per vacancy.
• CPR certification may be required or beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within qualifications.
• Relay information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality reviews.

Education

High School Diploma

Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in East Moriches, NY seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle critical medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate EMS responses. This role requires adherence to approved dispatch protocols and ongoing medical oversight.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, possible EMD certification, and CPR training. A background check and certifications may be required, with overtime and shift work common.