Day-Shift Hospital Public Safety Dispatcher

Edward Elmhurst Health; Evanston, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Career growth

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Health Savings Account

Retirement match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Community involvement

Job summary

Edward-Elmhurst Health in Evanston seeks a Public Safety Dispatcher to support hospital security and emergency response. You will receive and prioritize calls, dispatch officers, monitor channels, and maintain logs.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and APCO certification within 12 months; one year of telephone operator experience preferred. Benefits include shift pay, tuition reimbursement, and free parking.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Driver’s License required.
• APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 certification within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prioritize emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Dispatch Public Safety Officers and emergency services.
• Monitor multiple communication channels and respond promptly.
• Maintain logs of calls, incidents, and dispatch activities.
• Provide guidance during emergencies and assist in evacuation procedures.
• Operate and maintain communication equipment.

Skills

Telephone operator

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1

Tools

Two-way radios

Telephones

Computer-Aided Dispatch

Job description

Edward-Elmhurst Health in Evanston seeks a Public Safety Dispatcher to support hospital security and emergency response. You will receive and prioritize calls, dispatch officers, monitor channels, and maintain logs.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and APCO certification within 12 months; one year of telephone operator experience preferred. Benefits include shift pay, tuition reimbursement, and free parking.