Dispatcher

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Hospital Patient Transport experience
• Prior Dispatch experience (preferred)

Essential Functions

• Recognizes and prioritizes patient tests and distributes to transporter in a timely manner.
• Captures and coordinates patient tests in scheduled areas and informs departments of any changes.
• Captures and coordinates transporters' breaks and follows the proper chain of command when disciplinary action is needed by staff.
• Aids nursing personnel in moving patients into a chair or onto a stretcher following standard procedures.
• Fulfills appropriate patient identification procedures to ensure transport of proper patient.
• Answers patients' questions during transport in a courteous manner.
• Remains alert to patients' condition during transport and immediately informs appropriate authorities of any unusual incidents or patient concerns.
• Notifies responsible personnel of patients' arrival and delivers a medical chart to the appropriate area within the receiving unit.
• Cleans and sanitizes transport equipment utilizing appropriate disinfecting materials after each patient's use.
• Identifies and reports any suspected transport equipment malfunction for needed repairs to supervisor to ensure patient safety.
• Returns transport equipment to the proper area to ensure fire and safety regulations.
• Monitors 02 Flow Meters to ensure adequate 02 flow during patient transport.
• Attends all classes and in-service required by department policies.
• Follows all break and lunch schedules and returns in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify what the patient's educational needs are.
• Demonstrates and performs lateral lifting in a safe manner.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retail Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts for Team Members

Pay

$25.00 per hour

Schedule

Shift: Day
Time: 6:30pm-3:00pm
Rotating weekends and holidays
Status: Part Time