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Hours of Work :

8

Days Of Week :

5

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Your Job:

Provide operator services, police dispatch, emergency systems monitoring, and alert/code

paging for physicians, visitors, and staff.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Your Job Requirements:

Able to handle stressful situations and make decisions in a timely manner

Able to organize work and work area with time constraints in a fast paced environment

Able to professionally and effectively communicate (orally and in writing).

Able to work flexible schedule at various campuses within the MHS system

Computer skills, operating systems not limited to Microsoft Office

Demonstrates adaptability and is able to flex schedule and perform other duties in the department as needed.

Demonstrates good customer service skills. Is able to listen and understand customer needs and follows up to assure that both parties are mutually satisfied with the service provided.

Demonstrates initiative, is a self starter

Work Experience: 6 months in multi-line phone operation and radio dispatching required; 6 months communications experience in healthcare or hospital setting preferred

Your Job Responsibilities:

Answer and direct incoming calls. Provide assistance and directory services.

Attend annual safety training and complete necessary safety training requirements.

Dispatch appropriate personnel in the event of emergency situations, alerts, group contact utilizing various contact means including paging, radio, and electronic notification tools.

Maintain activity logs for Police Department, engineering, and other staff as directed/required by position.

Monitor and react to alarms (i.e. code red, code blue, alert I/II, code EMRT). Monitor the fire system and panic alarm system and respond according to policy.

Provide dispatching services for MHS Police Department, engineering, and other staff utilizing two-way radio communication on campus.

z-Other duties as assigned.

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

+ Magnet®-designated hospital

+ 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Becker’s Hospital Review_ , 2023

+ Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

+ Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

+ Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

+ Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by _Modern Healthcare_ , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

+ Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

+ 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Becker’s Hospital Review_ , 2023

+ Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

+ Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.