Job Overview:
Responsible for receiving vital information via telephone or in person and then dissemination it in a timely manner, A dispatcher is responsible for monitoring all cameras and alarms and documenting activities and completing appropriate reports
Job Requirements:
High School Degree or GED
Computer literate
1-2 years experience in a related field
Job Responsibilities:
Effectively manages the operation of the dispatch center. Must have effective communication skills. Responsible for dispatching Security Officers to incidents in a timely manner. Completes all security department documentation in a professional manner; this includes complete follow-up and documentation to all reports initiated. Effectively communicate with persons via intercoms and achieve an appropriate outcome. Exhibits professional behavior toward patients, visitors, physicians and other employees and creates a positive impression consistent with professional etiquette.
Prepares for work by reviewing incident reports, logs, bulletin boards, etc on a daily basis. Responsible for filing reports and information in Comm. Center binders and files in a timely manner. Responsible for assisting with issuing agency badges, temporary badges and issuing parking permits and collecting payments. Second and third shift dispatchers communicate with patient areas to determine if persons arriving after regular visiting hours are eligible to visit and dispatches an Officer to deliver a pass as necessary. Responsible for monitoring all security camera equipment and emergency alarms -e.g., burglary, fire and panic alarms- and timely dispatch of Security, Police and Fire Departments. Responsible for issuing Burning/Welding permits and performing fire system adjustments
Other job-related information:
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Rarely
Sitting - Consistently
Standing - Rarely
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
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In order to lead these changes, TriHealth must invest in our nurses, which is why we provide multiple opportunities for nurses to achieve their professional development goals through tuition reimbursement programs, specialty certifications and several other continuing education opportunities. Our registered nurses support TriHealth in many different aspects of nursing, including patient care, care coordination, education and management.
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