Dispatcher - FT Nights

  • Hrhs
  • Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
  • 5mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
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.

Split shift: 2 shifts- 11p to 7a and 3 shifts- 3p to 11p

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.

  • Sedentary 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 offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.