EMS Emergency Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cornwall (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Cornwall, CT seek individuals to receive calls, confirm locations, determine priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources using agency protocols. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; CPR and additional coursework may be needed, while EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal.

Training and benefits vary by employer. This role operates in a continuous environment with overnight and weekend shifts, overtime, and ongoing

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for exact qualifications.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Cornwall, CT seek individuals to receive calls, confirm locations, determine priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources using agency protocols. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; CPR and additional coursework may be needed, while EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal.

Training and benefits vary by employer. This role operates in a continuous environment with overnight and weekend shifts, overtime, and ongoing