Dispatcher/Telecommunicator (Part-Time Weekend)

Elmhurst Hospital

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.eehealth.org/careers

Phone:

• 331-221-0709

Fax:

• 331-221-3780

Application Deadline:

• NA

Salary:

• Competitive

Position Details

WE ARE OFFERING A $1,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS TO THE CANDIDATE HIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Part-Time Weekend Coverage:

6 PM - 6 AM

Under general supervision, the Public Safety Telecommunicator performs radio and communications work in the communications division of the Public Safety Department on an assigned shift. Work involves receiving all emergency and non-emergency incoming calls to the Command Center, determining nature and urgency of the calls, dispatching all security personnel and maintaining close contact with all on duty security personnel to monitor response and needed support operations. The Dispatcher must exercise considerable tact and firmness in obtaining information from distressed persons. The Dispatcher must exercise independent judgment and initiative in receiving messages, responding to emergency situations, and dispatching calls. The Telecommunicator reports to the Supervisor, Public Safety.

Educational/Learning Experience:

Required:

High School Diploma or GED level of education

Work Experience:

Required:

1. Minimum one year experience as a telephone operator or equivalent;
2. Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required  knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job

Skills/Knowledge:

Required:

1. To be at least 21 years of age by date of hire.
2. Able to type at least 40 wpm.

Licenses/Certifications:

Required:

1. Valid State of Illinois Drivers License (upon hire)
2. APCO certification within 1 year of hire

Please apply online at:

www.eehealth.org/careers

Select Elmhurst Hospital link and search for the position by the job title to apply.


EOE

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