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EMS Emergency Call Taker
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- $23.57 - $24.79 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- BLS Certification
- English
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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- $22.36 an hour
- Per diem
- Spanish
- BLS Certification
- English
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EMS Emergency Call Taker

University Hospital, Newark NJ -
Newark, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$23.57 - $24.79 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Prescription drug insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Incident management
BLS Certification
Emergency medical dispatch
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
High school diploma or GED
Incident management operations support
Respirator

Full Job Description

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.

What You’ll 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

What You’ll 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

What We Offer

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Pension Plan
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly range for this position is TE/1550 Probationary Rate $23.57 - Job Rate $24.07- Two (2) Year Rate $24.79.University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s 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.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you

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