EMS Dispatcher 2 at RWJBarnabas Health – NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey

Job Overview:

The Dispatcher-EMT is responsible for answering 9-1-1 telephone calls and other telephone calls.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Graduate or GED
• Must be 18 years’ of age
• Driver’s License
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification
• APCO BTC or State approved equivalent Certification
• IAED Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification within 90 days of hire
• Hazmat Material Awareness training Certification
• Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE Awareness training Certification
• ICS – 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800 Certification

Preferred:

• PHTLS/ITLS
• 1-3 years of previous dispatch experience related experience in firefighting/EMS

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification
• APCO BTC or State approved equivalent Certification
• IAED Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification within 6 months of hire
• Hazmat Material Awareness training Certification
• Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE Awareness training Certification
• ICS – 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800 Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time, Nights
• 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• The Dispatcher-EMT is responsible for answering 9-1-1 telephone calls and other telephone calls, screening them according to the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch IAED ProQA system and dispatching the appropriate resources,
• The Dispatcher-EMT will utilize a Computer Aided Dispatch system, radio communications system, and telephone system to communicate with units in the field, update their status on assignment, and ensure the safety of all personnel,
• This position requires superior communication skills and customer service skills

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 403(b)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners
  • NJ Devils
  • NJ Performing Arts Center
  • Verizon
  • And many more!