Dispatcher - Central Transportation

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Michaels Medical Center in Newark, NJ, is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate daily transportation assignments for patients, information, and specimens. Per Diem status and a variable shift reflect the flexible staffing needs of a busy hospital.

Join a dedicated team delivering compassionate care in a leading regional center, with competitive pay and opportunities to support patient logistics in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication & customer service skills required.
• Customer service experience in healthcare is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• The Dispatcher communicates daily assignments to Transporters regarding the transportation needs of our customers. Also communicates the need for transportation of information and/or specimens.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Hospital/healthcare experience preferred

Excellent communication & customer service skills

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com.

Responsibilities

The Dispatcher communicates daily assignments to Transporters regarding the transportation needs of our customers. Also communicates the need for transportation of information and/or specimens.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. 1. High School Diploma or GED
2. 2. Prior hospital/healthcare experience preferred
3. 3. Excellent communication & customer service skills

Pay Transparency

Saint Michaels Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation range for this role is $19.48. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf