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Security Dispatcher - Full Time Days

Sanford Health

Prairie Rose, NDFull-time$17.5–28/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.5–28/hr
Location
Prairie Rose, ND
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Emergency Medical Dispatch CertificationAED Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification

Job overview

Sanford Health is hiring a Security Dispatcher - Full Time Days. Sanford Health seeks a Security Dispatcher to answer calls, assist with security and safety questions, dispatch officers, monitor cameras and alarms, and coordinate with outside agencies during 12‑hour day shifts at the Sanford Med Ctr Fargo.

Key focus areas include Answer phone calls, Help callers with security and safety questions, and Dispatch officers to calls for service.

Important skills include Radio Communication, SharePoint, Data Entry, Navigation, Multitasking, and Detail Oriented.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Radio CommunicationSharePointData EntryNavigationMultitaskingDetail OrientedEmergency DispatchPatient Care KnowledgeQI Data CompilationComputer Operation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentEmergency Medical Dispatch CertificationAED Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo Location: Fargo, ND Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00

Department Details

This job is working a day shift from 6am to 6pm. Does include working every other weekend as well.

Duties include:

Answering phone calls.

Helping callers with problems or questions with security and safety questions.

Dispatching officers to calls for service.

Monitoring cameras for safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff.

Monitoring and answer alarms within Sanford Health and other buildings.

Contacting outside agencies to respond to alarms

Job Summary

Dispatchers must have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to assist in providing patient care and transportation. Depending on job setting, receive requests for either air and/or ground medical transport, initiating the mobilization of the appropriate teams and communicating with referring hospitals/services. Ability to multitask, be detail orientated and thorough in completing daily tasks. Ability to deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively while maintaining composure in very difficult situations to collect vital information from callers to determine the severity of a situation and the location to those who need assistance. Listens carefully to collect relevant details and be able to type the details of calls into computers, and speed and accuracy is of importance when responding to emergencies.

Effectively uses radios and other forms of communication. Works with growth and development needs of a diverse population. Either setting in the ground or air, perform data entry using the computer, compiling QI (Quality Improvement) data, SharePoint, and typing any other documentation as assigned and maintain access to, and security of, highly sensitive materials. Ability to read and effectively interpret small-scale maps and information from a computer screen to determine locations and provide directions.

Searches files, databases or other reference materials to obtain needed information. Depending upon job setting, knowledge to operate the computer software necessary to document flights as well as the skill in radio communications with the medical teams and pilots on medical transports. Maintain a sense of pride and ownership for the program. May require sitting for extended periods of time.

Depending on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient needs. This may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays. Attends training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Depending on location of hire and job setting, formal knowledge and training of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) principles, practices, and techniques or relevant dispatch experience is helpful for this role but not required.

Depending on location of hire and job setting, Emergency Medical Dispatch certified or automated external defibrillator (AED) Emergency Medical Dispatch certification should be acquired within six months from date of hire.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0270401 Job Function: Emergency Medical Services Featured: No

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