Dispatcher

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking a Dispatcher/Telecommunicator in Chattanooga, TN for full-time night shifts (7p–7a). You will be the main communications hub, handling high-volume calls, paging, and urgent requests while ensuring critical information reaches the right teams swiftly and accurately.

You will respond to Code BLUE alerts and oversee building alarm panels with calm, precise action. The role requires a high school diploma or GED at hire, and a detail-oriented, safety-conscious

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED at hire.
• Experience handling high-volume phone inquiries is a plus.
• Ability to follow safety protocols under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume phone traffic and inquiries.
• Prioritize urgent requests and direct to appropriate teams.
• Provide overhead paging for facility announcements.
• Respond to Code BLUE alerts and safety incidents.
• Monitor elevator and building alarm systems for rapid action.

Skills

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Phone handling

Attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate

High School GED

Tools

Elevator communication systems

Building alarm panels

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

Full Time Nights (7p-7a)

As our Dispatcher/Telecommunicator, you will serve as the primary communications hub for our hosptial facilities. You are the essential first point of contact, responsible for managing incoming inquiries with professional excellence while ensuring critical information reaches the right destination quickly and accurately.

Every day you will manage high-volume phone traffic, prioritize urgent requests, and provide overhead paging for facility announcements. You will act as a vital safety monitor, responding to "Code BLUE" alerts, managing elevator communication systems, and overseeing fire and ETO building alarm panels to ensure immediate action is taken during critical situations.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a calm demeanor, exceptional multitasking abilities, and the capacity to follow complex safety protocols under pressure. We are looking for a detail-oriented communicator dedicated to maintaining high-quality service and facility safety in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Required

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate, upon hire or
• High School GED, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$17.24 - $24.35 /hour