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About The Role The EMS Emergency Call Taker is responsible for receiving and triaging emergency and non-emergency calls using the Medical Priority Dispatch System and Fire Service Communications System. This role involves collecting critical information, delivering pre-arrival and post-dispatch instructions, and coordinating the deployment of appropriate resources. The Call Taker monitors all communications to ensure efficiency and the safety of field units, operating under the guidance of an EMS Communications Supervisor. This position works primarily in the communications center, but may assist in the field as needed, completing all required documentation and contributing to the smooth operation of EMS services while professionally representing University Hospital and its EMS team.

About The Role The EMS Emergency Call Taker is responsible for receiving and triaging emergency and non-emergency calls using the Medical Priority Dispatch System and Fire Service Communications System. This role involves collecting critical information, delivering pre-arrival and post-dispatch instructions, and coordinating the deployment of appropriate resources. The Call Taker monitors all communications to ensure efficiency and the safety of field units, operating under the guidance of an EMS Communications Supervisor. This position works primarily in the communications center, but may assist in the field as needed, completing all required documentation and contributing to the smooth operation of EMS services while professionally representing University Hospital and its EMS team. Responsibilities What Youll Do

• Answers and triages emergency and non-emergency calls using the Medical Priority Dispatch System and Fire Service Communications System
• Gathers and processes essential caller information quickly and accurately
• Provides pre-arrival and post-dispatch instructions to callers as needed
• Dispatches and coordinates the response of appropriate EMS resources
• Monitors radio and phone communications to ensure operational efficiency and responder safety
• Operates under the supervision of an EMS Communications Supervisor
• Primarily functions within the EMS communications center, with the ability to assist in the field as required

Qualifications What Youll Bring Required

• High school diploma or GED required
• One (1) year of emergency services experience preferred
• One (1) year of public safety dispatching experience preferred
• Fire Dispatch certification preferred
• Must pass a medical evaluation and respirator fit test, and be able to wear an N95 mask in compliance with PEOSHA standards
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred
• Required Credentials (must be current and in good standing):
• NJ Basic Telecommunicator Certification
• NJ Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) Certification
• Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) Certification (must be obtained within 1 year of hire)
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for the Healthcare Provider
• Incident Command System (ICS) Level 100 Certification
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Awareness Certification

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law) The expected salary range for this position is ( $22.36) per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. About Us University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. Apply Today We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, wed love to meet you Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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