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Lead Telephone Operator Emergency Dispatcher
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What they do
A Switchboard or Telephone Operator works for a telephone company or system to operate telephone system equipment to route incoming calls, direct internal calls, or assist customers with placing calls. Assists with connecting long distance or collect calls, or provides customers with assistance in finding a phone number or an address. May also answer customer calls at a company or organization or work for an agency that handles and routes emergency calls.
$42,491 / year median in New Hampshire
-15% projected decline
Job Description
- $56k Per Year Lead Telephone Operator Emergency Dispatcher Dartmouth Health
Occupation:
Public Safety TelecommunicatorsLocation:
Lebanon, NH- 03766
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
02/06/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
NLXWeb Site:
usnlx.com Job #: 287597092 Job Requirements and Properties Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description . Overview This position is onsite at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH. This is not a remote position. Monday-Friday 10:30am-7:00pm. The DH benefit's package starts the first day of employment. Performs duties of Operator Services Telephone Operator, all levels, and provides leadership and training to new staff. Manages the performance of communications equipment, computers and databases. Provides operational support to the Operator Services team and provides input to leadership regarding individuals' performance. Responsibilities- Provides training and guidance for employees. Assists in system training.
- Investigates problems and concerns from other Medical Center personnel, patients and outside resources, concerning Communications Center services and operations.
- Ensures all emergency situations are handled according to policy. Follows up on any problem or concerns related to Emergency situations.
- Maintains and updates Communications Center databases to ensure the accuracy of information for Center operations.
- Handles operational issues, questions, and troubleshoots problems/ difficulties.
- Provides system problem diagnosis and completes troubleshooting procedures for radio paging, telephone and computer system. Performs computer system maintenance and/or backup for the paging system and the voice mail systems.
- Maintains and issues spare radio pagers as required and per procedure.
- Assists supervisor in performance assessments of the technician staff.
- Participates in a rotation of weekend on call.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Three (3) years working in a telephone-based customer service role utilizing a switchboard/multiline phone, minimum of two (2) years must be in a hospital or medical facility, preferably a Dartmouth Health Member site, required.
- Intermediate Computer Skills
- Demonstrated ability to use multiple software programs and equipment in a fast-paced environment while assisting others.
- Demonstrated initiative and self-accountability with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in all Center operations, systems and equipment.
- Excellent organization, initiative, problem solving skills and attention to detail.
- Complying with D-H policies and standards for all actions related to their role. Required Licensure/Certifications
- 911 Training Certification within first six (6) months of employment
Area of Interest:
Secretarial/Clerical/AdministrativePay Range:
$19.20/Hr.- $29.76/Hr.
- FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00
- 1.00
- 40 hrs/week
Shift:
Day•Job ID:
37117 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.