Telecommunicator 1

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to operate the Safety Operations Center effectively and efficiently 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Security Operations Center serves as a vital component of the hospital’s overall operational framework, acting as the central hub for communication and security management. The SOC plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors, while facilitating the smooth flow of information throughout the facility. 

Responsibilities:

• Collects, processes, prioritizes and disseminates information from and to multiple resources and agencies under stressful conditions.
• Dispatches calls for service for officer response, monitors security/panic/fire alarms, and infant protection systems.
• Collects pertinent data/information, determines and contacts appropriate responding units, enters/maintains calls in CAD database utilizing real time data entry, and provides responding officers with all necessary information.
• Maintains officer status through the duration of each call.
• Initiates emergency action plans in case of incident/accidents as directed by policy/requested by hospital staff.
• Provides essential answering services for UNC Nash Health providers and providers’ offices, collecting and recording essential information and ensuring that the information is transmitted to the appropriate person.
• Utilize mass communication systems to send out text blasts and alerts from administrative and clinical leaders; answers the code phones, send out overhead alerts/text blasts for codes, notify the fire department or other municipality as directed, and communicate with officers on two‑way radio system. 

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Additional Education and Experience will be necessary for progressive steps.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information computer operator or the ability to achieve certification within 45 days of employment.
• Basic Telecommunicator Certification in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.

• Sufficient experience to demonstrate ability to work under pressure

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Communications

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No