Communication Specialist

Operates telecommunications or radio equipment to provide operator or dispatch services. This class consists of entry- and journey-level positions which may involve lead worker functions. Serves as a PBX or Centrex attendant. Trains PBX or Centrex attendants. Serves as shift supervisor; prepares work schedules for other attendants. Operates radio or teletype equipment. Receives and transmits routine and emergency radio, telephone and teletype traffic.

Dispatches law enforcement, public safety or other personnel and equipment in response to service requirements.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC002330 CHSCorp - Communications Call Center

Hourly

Health-22

40

Operates telecommunications or radio equipment to provide operator or dispatch services. This class consists of entry- and journey-level positions which may involve lead worker functions. Serves as a PBX or Centrex attendant. Trains PBX or Centrex attendants. Serves as shift supervisor; prepares work schedules for other attendants. Operates radio or teletype equipment. Receives and transmits routine and emergency radio, telephone and teletype traffic.

Dispatches law enforcement, public safety or other personnel and equipment in response to service requirements.

Education:

High School Degree or Equivalent

Work Experience:

0-6months.

• Mobility & Posture

• Standing:
  Continuous

• Sitting:
  Continuous

• Walking:
  Continuous

• Climbing stairs:
  Infrequent

• Working indoors:
  Continuous

• Working outdoors (temperature extremes):
  Infrequent

• Working from elevated areas:
  Frequent

• Working in confined/cramped spaces:
  Frequent

• Kneeling:
  Infrequent

• Bending at the waist:
  Continuous

• Twisting at the waist:
  Frequent

• Squatting:
  Frequent

• Pinching operations:
  Frequent

• Gross motor use (fingers/hands):
  Continuous

• Firm grasping (fingers/hands):
  Continuous

• Fine manipulation (fingers/hands):
  Continuous

• Reaching overhead:
  Frequent

• Reaching in all directions:
  Continuous

• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders):
  Continuous

• Full use of both legs:
  Continuous

• Balance & coordination (lower extremities):
  Frequent

• Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted:
  Infrequent

• Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36":
  Infrequent

• Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead:
  Infrequent

• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force:
  Frequent

Examples:
Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force

Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force

Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force

• Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes):
  Continuous

• Recognize objects (near/far):
  Continuous

• Color discrimination:
  Continuous

• Depth perception:
  Continuous

• Peripheral vision:
  Continuous

• Hearing acuity (with correction):
  Continuous

• Tactile sensory function:
  Continuous

• Gross motor with fine motor coordination:
  Continuous

• Olfactory (smell) function:
  Continuous

• Respirator use qualification:
  Continuous

• Effective stress management:
  Continuous

• Rotating shifts:
  Frequent

• Overtime as required:
  Frequent

• Latex-safe environment:
  Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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