Hospital Dispatch & Transport Coordinator

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston is seeking a full-time Dispatcher to receive and dispatch requests for assistance within the Southwest hospital. The Dispatcher assists in coordinating Patient Escorts/Transporters throughout the facility and supports patient transport duties as needed.

Shifts run 7:00 am–7:30 pm, with every Sat and Sun, plus an additional weekday. Requires a high school diploma, ability to communicate effectively, 1 year dispatch experience, and registration with the

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or GED.
• Licenses/Certifications: For security dispatchers, ability to be registered with the Texas Private Security Board within 14 days of hire date.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: One (1) year experience as a dispatcher/scheduler.
• Ability to effectively communicate and follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Disseminates information received via telephone, radio, from persons, alarms or as observed on CCTV.
• Prioritizes and assigns calls according to the urgency of the call and the expertise of the personnel available.
• Maintains computerized logs and records, produces spreadsheets and reports as necessary.
• Ensures safe care to patients, adhering to policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston is seeking a full-time Dispatcher to receive and dispatch requests for assistance within the Southwest hospital. The Dispatcher assists in coordinating Patient Escorts/Transporters throughout the facility and supports patient transport duties as needed.

Shifts run 7:00 am–7:30 pm, with every Sat and Sun, plus an additional weekday. Requires a high school diploma, ability to communicate effectively, 1 year dispatch experience, and registration with the