Rapid-Response EMS Dispatcher (24/7)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Haverstraw (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Haverstraw, NY seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role requires following approved medical dispatch protocols and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials may be required depending on the vacancy. Training opportunities and overtime expectations may apply.

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 equival...

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Haverstraw, NY seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role requires following approved medical dispatch protocols and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials may be required depending on the vacancy. Training opportunities and overtime expectations may apply.