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Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare

155 E. Brush Hill Road

Elmhurst, IL 60126

Phone: 331-221-0179

Fax: 331-221-3780

E-mail: khester@emhc.org
Website: www.emhc.org

Application Deadline: NA

Summary:

Under general supervision, the Protection & Safety Dispatcher performs radio and communications work in the communications division of the Protection & Safety Department on an assigned shift. Work involves receiving all emergency and non-emergency incoming calls to the Command Center, determining nature and urgency of the calls, dispatching all security personnel and maintaining close contact with all on duty security personnel to monitor response and needed support operations. The Dispatcher must exercise considerable tact and firmness in obtaining information from distressed persons. The Dispatcher must exercise independent judgment and initiative in receiving messages, responding to emergency situations, and dispatching calls. The Dispatcher reports to the Dispatch Sergeant.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• At least 21 years of age

• Highly prefer at least 1 year experience as a Dispatcher in a security, healthcare, or 911 call center environment

• Must be able to type at least 40 wpm (typing test will be administered at time of personal interview)

• Valid Driver’s License

• This position requires attaining and maintaining certification from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO); specifically, APCO’s Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 certification, sixth edition within (3) months of employment

Part-time

6 am – 6:30 pm every Saturday and Sunday

Part-time

9 am – 3 pm every Saturday and Sunday

www.emhc.org

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