Emergency Response Dispatcher - Graveyard

Job Description: A Dispatcher is a member of a call center which not only handles PBX functions but serves as an essential part to emergency communications during medical, facility, security and weather-related emergency events. The call centers operate 24 hours a day and seven days a week at one of several Intermountain locations. As the first point of contact for emergencies and the general public seeking information, a successful candidate will be able to balance excellent customer service with the ability to handle emergencies quickly and decisively. Specific responsibilities include emergency and non-emergency call taking, intrusion and duress alarm monitoring, and viewing security video footage from multiple locations. Schedule - 18:30-05:00 Sunday- Wednesday and 18:30-05:00 Wednesday - Saturday. This is a Graveyard position, with shift pay differentials. Supports a centralized 24-hour call center for specific facilities experiencing medical, facility, security, or weather-related emergency events. Answers, documents, and dispatches all incoming emergency line calls according to established protocols. Follows specific procedures for individual facilities. Initiates notifications via required modalities (Emergency Notification System, overhead paging, etc.) as quickly as possible with a high degree of accuracy. Clearly and correctly conduct overhead page announcements per established protocols. Quickly ascertain the request of callers whether public, patient, provider or caregiver and accurately route the call. Monitor various alarm systems (Fire alarms, infant abduction systems, nurse call systems, etc.) and respond accordingly per established protocols. Report any detected irregularities from monitored systems to the appropriate personnel per established protocols. Respond to after-hours calls for covered practices and page staff and providers as needed and per established procedures. (Varies per site) Perform other call center answering and call routing functions as necessary. Availability for on-call shifts and mandatory overtime as necessary. Must be able to respond to alternative work locations during emergency events to maintain the continuity of call center operations. Skills Maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to established dispatch protocols. Ability to remain calm and effective during busy, high stress situations. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills Interpersonal communication Answering high volume of phone calls Multitasking Prioritization Qualifications Demonstrated customer service experience. Preferred previous experience in a call center. Computer and data entry proficiency. Preferred High School Diploma or GED Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements Ongoing need to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. Sitting for extended periods. Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. Must be able to proficiently hear, see and speak. Ability to respond and handle audible and visual alarms Location: Good Samaritan Hospital Work City: Lafayette Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.81 - $24.26 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice. Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. Sign up for job alerts! Click ‘sign in’ at the top right corner, create a candidate account, and when we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Intermountain Health strives to make the application process accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 1-800-843-7820 or email recruitment@imail.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match. Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100 learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!

Salary : $19 - $24