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Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga

Dispatcher

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A Dispatcher answers emergency calls and relays information from callers to the appropriate police, fire or ambulance staff. Speaks calmly with callers to get the information needed for emergency personnel. Keeps detailed records of calls and responses.

$46,255 / year median in Tennessee

+10% projected growth

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Where You'll Work CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians. Job Summary and Responsibilities Full Time Nights (7p-7a) As our Dispatcher/Telecommunicator, you will serve as the primary communications hub for our hosptial facilities. You are the essential first point of contact, responsible for managing incoming inquiries with professional excellence while ensuring critical information reaches the right destination quickly and accurately. Every day you will manage high-volume phone traffic, prioritize urgent requests, and provide overhead paging for facility announcements. You will act as a vital safety monitor, responding to "Code BLUE" alerts, managing elevator communication systems, and overseeing fire and ETO building alarm panels to ensure immediate action is taken during critical situations. To be successful in this role, you will possess a calm demeanor, exceptional multitasking abilities, and the capacity to follow complex safety protocols under pressure. We are looking for a detail-oriented communicator dedicated to maintaining high-quality service and facility safety in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Job Requirements Required High School Graduate, upon hire or High School GED, upon hire