Emergency Dispatch Operator - Nights
Dartmouth Health · Lebanon, NH · Today
OTHRFull-time
Schedule
Overnight shifts:
- Sunday: 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM
- Monday: 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM
- Tuesday: 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM
- Wednesday: Off
- Thursday: Off
- Friday: 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM
- Saturday: 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM
Responsibilities
- Act as first contact in assisting callers, patients, and staff in a 24/7 environment.
- Solicit sufficient information from each caller to determine the nature and urgency of the call in order to refer and/or respond appropriately.
- Receive, transfer, and place calls using appropriate telephone etiquette and a standardized greeting.
- Exhibit superior listening skills, utilizing reasoning, problem-solving, quick responding, and comprehension/understanding skills.
- Promptly and courteously answer questions from external users and provide general information.
- Interact with all individuals in a professional manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrate proficient computer and telephone/paging skills.
- Maintain a pleasant and helpful demeanor, consistently demonstrating a professional attitude toward all internal and external customers.
- Perform with precision and accuracy for all switchboard processes related to emergency alarms, codes, or disaster incidents.
- Use multiple mass communication notification tools proficiently.
- Respond efficiently and accurately to emergency codes following designated procedures, including Code Blue, STAT Airway, STEMI, Stroke, and Trauma Team activations.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience working in a telephone-based customer service role, preferably in a healthcare environment, and/or one (1) year of telecommunications experience.
- Ability to use a computer and phone for extended periods.
- Demonstrated ability to use multiple software programs and equipment in a fast-paced environment while assisting others.
- Strong communication and interpersonal service skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated initiative, self-accountability, exceptional organizational, and time management skills.
- Compliance with Dartmouth Health policies and standards for all role-related actions.
Benefits
Dartmouth Health benefits start on the first day of employment.