Dispatcher

Position #: 24000CT3
Position: Dispatcher
UH Facility: Elyria Medical Center
Shift: Rotating Day/Evening
Status: Part-time
Work Days of Week: M-F, Rotating Weekends

City: Elyria

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

What You Will Do

Performs data entry and processes patient transport dispatches via the Tele-Tracking System.
Adjust assignments of patient transport duties when needed
Fields calls to transport office for patient transport status changes
Performs daily report per shift with transport team of duties and assignments
Performs transport new hire training.
Communicates with other departments to assess their transport needs
Must be orientated to physical layout of hospital and locations of patient testing areas.
Acts as provisional supervisor when supervisor/manager is not on duty.
Provides training and education to new users of Transport Teletracking System.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience

2+ years Patient transport experience (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Excellent communication is essential (Required proficiency)
Knowledge and handling of transport equipment (Required proficiency)
(wheelchairs, carts, oxygen) (Required proficiency)
Must have ability to pass written exams or demonstrate understanding of the following Guidelines and Policies (Required proficiency)
Age specific competency (Required proficiency)
Universal Precautions (Required proficiency)
Isolation policy and procedures (Required proficiency)
HIPAA policy (Required proficiency)
Hospital Safety (Required proficiency)
National Patient Safety Goals(NPSG) (Required proficiency)
Proper Body Mechanics for lifting and/or moving patients (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Adults and Children Upon Hire (Required)

Physical Demands

Standing Occasionally
Walking Occasionally
Sitting Constantly
Lifting Rarely 20 lbs
Carrying Rarely 20 lbs
Pushing Rarely 20 lbs
Pulling Rarely 20 lbs
Climbing Rarely 20 lbs
Balancing Rarely
Stooping Rarely
Kneeling Rarely
Crouching Rarely
Crawling Rarely
Reaching Rarely
Handling Occasionally
Grasping Occasionally
Feeling Rarely
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Frequently
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

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