Find your calling at Mercy! Overview Under general supervision will perform tasks related to the operation of communication equipment used in receiving, sending, and relaying information in response to Emergency/Non-Emergency calls according to the goals of Mercy Health System, the philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy Standard of Care and Employee Code of Conduct. Determine exact location of each incident or request. Dispatch and track location ofPublic SafetyOfficers. Provide pre-arrival and post-dispatch instructions when applicable. Maintain necessary documentation and records. Coordinate with various law enforcement agencies, the fire department, the House Nursing Supervisor, EMS, the operators, alarm companies, administration, maintenance, EVS, guest services, and thePublic Safetyofficer in charge. Performs related duties as assigned. Position Details: Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Licensure: Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD) certified by NAED within 90 days of date of hire and Emergency Telecommunicator course (ETC) or successful completion during initial orientation. Experience: Certifications: Other: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to handle highly stressful situations while having extremely good multitasking and communication skills. Ability to prioritize information with logical and rational approach to solving problems. Possess a high degree of self discipline and confidence to control the actions of others in emergency situations. Ability to process information quickly and make decisions that have a direct impact on the safety of patients, visitors, and co-workers. Proficiency with call-creation of emergency and non-emergency incidents to include the following: 1) Make decisions quickly and accurately based on prior guidance provided to you. 2) Enter data or information (such as names, telephone numbers, license plate sequences, etc.) into a computer using a keyboard. 3) Hear, comprehend, summarize, and/or answer questions about information told verbally in short story form. 4) Use written information provided on lists (such as an alphabetically-sequenced telephone book). 5) Recognize if bits of information, such as addresses or names, are similar or different. 6) Quickly learn and later recognize information that is shown in writing, such as descriptions (e.g., red car, blue boat, green shirt). 7) Hear and remember pieces of information, such as telephone numbers or license plate numbers, for a short period of time. 8) Evaluate information provided in order to prioritize or categorize incidents. 9) Evaluate information and identify the most correct solution based upon that information. 10) Determine routes and/or locations using very basic maps. 11) Correctly spell commonly-used words that might delay emergency assistance if misspelled. 12) Communicate using sentences or phrases that clearly express the intended meaning. 13) Read and comprehend written passages. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Patience, emotional stability and the ability to work in high stress situations are required. Works indoors with adequate temperatures, ventilation, and lighting. Average indoor exposure to noise and disruptions, normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt, and above average stress. Periodically works beyond normal hours and works on an as needed basis. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent period of walking, bending, twisting and reaching. Dexterity ranges from simple coordinated movements of fingers/hand, feet/legs, and torso. Sedentary work, with occasional lifting/carrying objects of Preferred Education: Preferred Licensure: Preferred Experience: Preferred Certifications: Preferred Other: Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.