Dispatcher - Part Time

A brief summary of what's ahead

Location:

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Full Time Equivalent (FTE):0.5

Job position summary:

Assumes responsibility for switchboard operation, alarm monitoring, after hours answering service, functions as the communications hub for the facility, disseminates information and maintains departmental records.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

Paid Parental Leave Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off Holiday premium pay Shift and weekend differential pay
401k with a 6% employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

Dispatcher - Part Time

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

Monitor and dispatch internal emergency response to all Kansas Standardized Emergency Codes integrated with Life and Facility Safety alarms.

Provide and disseminate information and maintain departmental records. Work closely with 911 dispatches during emergency situations.

Perform as Communication Center during Hospital Incident Command System activation for internal or external disasters such as Mass Casualty or Severe Weather situations

Receive after hours calls and route appropriately as directed.

Demonstrate proficient and efficient receipt and relay of communications via mastery of switchboard, public address systems, written, oral, and electronic communications.

Utilizes Hutchinson Regional on-call systems in an efficient and accurate manner including the interpretation of practice and departmental schedules, demonstrating conformity with Telecommunications protocols for contacting staff.

Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.

Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?:
Yes No“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments."No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications :

Required

Education and Experience none Required License/Certifications/Registrations none

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred

Education and Experience Associate’s Degree or higher in communications or related field.

Previous switchboard or dispatching experience.

One-year office or healthcare employment.

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations none Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Active listener of transmissions of various types of communication messages (written, oral, and electronic communications).Strong background in customer service.

Moderate computer level skill.

Keyboarding skills.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Microsoft Office software program utilization (Excel, Word)

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

S edentary Work:
Occasionally exerting up to 10 lbs - frequently exerting up to 5 lbs. Less than 10% of the day may be standing or walking.

We provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national…