Dispatcher- Roanoke at Carilion Clinic – Roanoke, Virginia
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About This Position
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Position Type: Full time
Req ID: R154008
Description: Employment Status:Full timeShift:Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)Facility:1906 Belleview Ave SE - RoanokeRequisition Number:R154008 Dispatcher- Roanoke (Open)How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:Dispatcher
Provides effective communications support to the Carilion Police Department and ancillary areas within the organization. Serves as a screening center for all calls for services and dispatches calls appropriately to the perspective departments and jurisdictions. Monitors numerous alarms including fire, panic, burglary and dispatches Carilion, City, or County agencies.
- Receives emergency and non-emergency calls for services, determines the nature, location, priority of the call and dispatches units accordingly.
- Maintains the status of units on assignments through a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) application and enters data for all calls into this application.
- Operates a variety of communications equipment and PC related applications to include paging, ID Badges and intercom systems.
- Operates a computer terminal for VCIN. Enters and retrieves confidential criminal records data and messages from other Law Enforcement
- Listens carefully and questions callers to ensure accuracy and completeness of information. Records that information and provides that to the responding units.
- Monitors multiple computer devices that receive data transmissions to include building alarms, fire, panic, burglary and card access alarms, and an extensive CCTV network. Monitors 100 buildings from Harrisonburg, VA. to Charlotte N.C.
- Follows established policies and procedures. Refers all non-routine or complex situations/questions to supervisors.
- Logs all lost and found, and personal property into a secure property room for the patients of the hospital.
Education: High School graduate or equivalent required. A minimum of 10 years of dispatch experience may be substituted for High School degree or equivalent.
Experience: Prior experience as a police or emergency services dispatcher preferred. Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN)/NCIC certification required or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Good interpersonal and customer services skills required. Must have good typing and data entry skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications.
Recruiter:
PENNY DANIELRecruiter Email:
padaniel@carilionclinic.orgFor more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies
Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion ClinicCarilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
About Us:
Carilion Clinic is where you can make your own path.
Here, you’ll find a special place to create your career—one where talents are embraced, discoveries are made, and care makes a real difference.
The success of Carilion Clinic relies on talented, passionate individuals like you, each offering their unique skills, ideas, and perspectives. Make your tomorrow with us.
This is Carilion Clinic ...
An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious.
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia.
Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.