EMT Dispatcher Trainee

Assist Ambulance · New York, NY
full timeentryPosted 7 days ago

Job description

Assist Ambulance, a New York City EMS agency, is seeking certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to join its Communications Department. This role involves training as a call taker and dispatcher, contributing to the agency's mission of providing a full range of emergency medical and transportation services. The position is based in New York City. Typical duties for an EMT call taker/dispatcher in an EMS agency include receiving emergency and non-emergency calls, assessing caller needs, dispatching appropriate ambulance units, providing pre-arrival instructions, and maintaining accurate records of calls and dispatches. The successful candidate will play a vital role in coordinating critical medical responses and ensuring timely service delivery to the community. This is an excellent opportunity for EMTs looking to transition into a communication-focused role within the emergency services field.

Requirements

EMT certification Willingness to train as a call taker/dispatcher