What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher - Operating Room - Days position at UAB Medicine?
Description
Compensation:
Pay Range: $15.00 - $22.75 / hour
The Operating Room Dispatcher position plays a critical role in ensuring smooth patient flow and operational efficiency within the perioperative department. This role is shared between two dispatchers who work collaboratively to manage patient transport, support floor operations, and uphold OR protocols. Dispatchers serve as role models, trainers, and mentors to the Perioperative Services Care Technician members.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
Job Description:
To monitor the operating room schedule and room turnovers. To dispatch and deploy care techs for assessment/completion of operating room and anesthesia workstation readiness, workstation turnover, patient transport, lab and surgical specimen delivery, and equipment and supply delivery. To perform care tech duties as needed. To participate in the training and performance appraisals of the care techs. To successfully complete the designated portions of the orientation/training programs.
Pay Range: $15.00 - $22.75 / hour
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
The Operating Room Dispatcher position plays a critical role in ensuring smooth patient flow and operational efficiency within the perioperative department. This role is shared between two dispatchers who work collaboratively to manage patient transport, support floor operations, and uphold OR protocols. Dispatchers serve as role models, trainers, and mentors to the Perioperative Services Care Technician members.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
Job Description:
To monitor the operating room schedule and room turnovers. To dispatch and deploy care techs for assessment/completion of operating room and anesthesia workstation readiness, workstation turnover, patient transport, lab and surgical specimen delivery, and equipment and supply delivery. To perform care tech duties as needed. To participate in the training and performance appraisals of the care techs. To successfully complete the designated portions of the orientation/training programs.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of related experience required. Currently certified with Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
Primary Location: UAB Hospital
Job Category: Clerical & Administrative
Organization: 707400000 Perioperative Services
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Salary : $15 - $23
