Dispatch Associate - FT, Evenings

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to lead, direct and develop empowered, confident, knowledgeable, customer oriented staff & students who are aware of & support organizational goals & are self-sufficient during daily operation as measured by employee performance evaluations.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and perform clerical needs of the department & department management in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent & continuous manner.
• Demonstrates skills in both Oral & Written Communication. Use of all communication technology appropriately.
• Provides input to Department Supervisor and manager with department staffing.
• Oversees all aspects of dispatching Patient Transports and EVS functions in accordance with defined department standards making recommendations for improvement 100% of the time.
• Acts as a resource in regards to the proper use of body mechanics, making suggestions for improvements and provides the necessary inservice training 100% of the time.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities & PI projects.
• Assesses, research and make recommendations for Departmental equipment repair & replacement 100% of the time.
• Aids in preparing and maintaining various schedules received from diagnostic departments insuring confidentiality for patients & their families at all times.
• Coordinates and oversees all aspects of the Departmental service activities, and helping reach departmental goals.
• Aids in ensuring that allDepartmental equipment is properly cleaned and maintained 100% of the time.
• Effectively communicates with all members of the Unit, members of other departments and patients & families.
• Attends & participates in all mandatory department & hospital committees, meetings & workshops 100% of the time.
• Aids in ensuring that the department is in compliance with safety and security policies 100% of the time.
• Aids in the development of department policies and procedures when requested 100% of the time.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Experience: three years related experience
• Ability to speak, read and write in English language
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• HS Diploma or GED required

Other Information

• Working Conditions: Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.