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 Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification
• 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 Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification
• Hazmat Material Awareness training Certification
• Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE Awareness training Certification
• ICS 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800 Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem, Nights

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.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer