Life-Saving Medical Dispatcher: Coordinate EMS Now

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Avalon (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Avalon is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses. You will gather patient and incident data, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources under approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, asking essential questions, and relaying information to responders. Training varies by assignment with potential overnight shifts and overtime.

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 for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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 recognized equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Avalon is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses. You will gather patient and incident data, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources under approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, asking essential questions, and relaying information to responders. Training varies by assignment with potential overnight shifts and overtime.