Job Overview:
Displays the technical and professional expertise to operate hospital telecommunication equipment such as multi-line telephone sets (switchboards), computers, 2-way radios, cell phones, pagers, fax machines, and printers. Dispatcher/Operator will answer, respond to and transfer calls (including demanding emergency related requests from hospital staff only) from any caller in a manner that is accurate, timely and customer focused; displaying sound judgment in processing emergency related calls with a high priority. Accesses local or nationwide databases, maintain personnel equipment; performs general support activities to include documenting and maintaining various logbooks, call records, associated reference books, computer systems and any additional agency related clerical documentation. Speaks clearly and professionally, answers general questions about hospital services or hours. Also, works alongside with Campus Support & Safety Control staff, responsible for maintaining area access and security levels. Primary duties are of a sedentary nature answering telephones, radios or watching video monitors, input data into computer terminals and writing data in logs in a controlled indoor environment.
Duties:
- Operate hospital telecommunication equipment such as multi-line telephone sets (switchboards), computer, 2-way radios, cell phones, pagers, fax machines, printers in a professional and customer focused manner.
- Answer and respond to and transfer calls (including demanding emergency related requests from hospital staff only) from any caller in a manner that is accurate, timely and customer focused; displaying sound judgment in processing emergency related calls with a high priority.
- Collect and enter related data (such as Code Tracking) into spreadsheets and prepare written documentation.
-Answer, respond to, transfer or patch potentially stressful emergency related calls (as requested by hospital staff only) utilizing sound judgment and accuracy in processing of any emergency related call.
- Works in conjunction with Campus Support & Safety Main Control staff responsible for maintaining area access and security levels. Other duties as required.
- Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%).
Knowledge of:
-Operating hospital communications equipment
-Answering, responding to, and transferring patient/ resident, public and employee calls
-General hospital services
-Sends pages/messages to notification lists in the event of a hospital related Code or
emergency situation
-Enters data and maintains accurate telecommunications-related 1databases, records, and logs, including the caller identification (CID) numbers used by employees or patients for long distance access
-Has working knowledge of Campus Support & Safety Controls equipment and procedures
-Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
Skill in:
-Operation of telecommunications equipment, including switchboard, cell phones, pagers, and 2-way radios
-Typing and the operation of personal computers and basic office related equipment.
Ability to:
-Evaluate situations and exercise competent judgment under sometimes in stressful
situations, in transferring, patching or placing emergency, and routine phone calls
-Speak in a clear and understandable voice and remain calm in receiving and dispatching
calls
-Communicate accurately, concisely and timely both verbally and in writing
-Provide outstanding customer service by responding to patient/resident, public and
staff concerns/requests in a courteous and respectful manner
-Set up conference calls
-Dispatch staff via 2-way radios as/if necessary
-Maintain complete and accurate records and logs
-Perform basic arithmetic calculations
-Operate a variety of standard office equipment and telecommunications
equipment requiring continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements
-Enter data or information into a terminal, PC or other keyboard device
-Collect and enter related data (such as Code Tracking) into spreadsheets and
prepare written documents
-Understand and follow simple oral and written instructions in the English language
-Comprehend and make inferences from written material in the English language
-Work cooperatively with co-workers, staff and the public to provide information or to
respond to emergency calls
-Deal calmly with difficult emergency situations or with upset customers
-Maintain regular and reliable attendance -Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce
that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public
employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to
perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.34 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to obtain a valid level one fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. 41-1758.07?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85008 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85008: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person