EMS Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Call & Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Mays Landing, NJ, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS resources on a fast-paced console. Training and protocols guide each response as you collect patient data, establish priorities, and provide instructions to responders.

Shift patterns may include nights, weekends, and overtime, depending on assignment. A strong focus on accuracy, communication, and compliance with medical dispatch protocols helps ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and 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 assigned.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Mays Landing, NJ, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS resources on a fast-paced console. Training and protocols guide each response as you collect patient data, establish priorities, and provide instructions to responders.

Shift patterns may include nights, weekends, and overtime, depending on assignment. A strong focus on accuracy, communication, and compliance with medical dispatch protocols helps ensure