Dispatcher, Part-time, Weekends, Baptist South

Job Summary

Join Our Team: Dispatcher Opportunity at Baptist Medical Center, South.

Baptist Medical Center is looking to add a dedicated Dispatcher to our team. If you're seeking a rewarding role in a fast-paced, healthcare environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! This position requires availability on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM to 9:30 PM. Applicants should have experience in patient transportation.

As a Dispatcher, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing Patient Transport Requests: You will receive telephone calls from various areas of the Medical Center, ensuring all patient move requests are accurately recorded and promptly addressed.

• Handling Calls with Professionalism and Efficiency: You will be expected to manage all incoming calls in a quick, professional manner, ensuring that calls are prioritized based on patient acuity and urgency. Your ability to stay calm and collected under pressure will be key.

• Coordinating Patient Escort Staff: You’ll control the flow of the Patient Escort staff throughout the hospital, ensuring they’re deployed efficiently and that patient care is delivered quickly and smoothly across the facility.

This position is vital in maintaining the seamless operation of our hospital and directly supports the care and safety of our patients. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy playing a crucial role in healthcare delivery, we encourage you to apply today!

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Associate's Degree

Experience

• 1-2 years Healthcare Experience

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Location

Location Overview

Opened in 2005 in southern Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center South has doubled in size. This full-service hospital provides a healing environment, from its architecture to amenities, and also is a digital environment using an electronic medical record. Baptist South was designated a Magnet™ hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care and is a Joint Commission-certified stroke center and an accredited chest pain center. Baptist Medical Center South has been ranked No. 1 among metro Jacksonville hospitals in the U.S. News and World Report annual Best Hospital rankings.  Baptist has also been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare. The hospital is minutes away from sports, shopping, music, cultural and entertainment venues, as well as beautiful beaches.