Dispatcher Communications Per Diem Rotate MTB
- San Antonio, TX
- Permanent
- Part-time
Receives patient assistance calls from nursing staff and dispatches Medical Support Team personnel to various departments to assist staff with various patient needs. Directs the activities of the Medical Support Technicians working/or rotating through the department including their discipline and performance while in that area. Performs Medical Support Technician duties in the absence of technicians. Responsible for the collection of blood specimens and performing EKG's, ensuring patient safety and consistency with age-specific considerations for all patients, neonates, infants, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Performs clerical functions, processing duties, and training of employees. Transports patients and visitors in a safe, timely manner to their designated destinations. Documents requests for services in order to provide an accurate and timely tracking system. Maintains wheelchairs, stretchers, and all other used equipment. Cleans and sanitizes equipment, as necessary, and maintains in proper working condition. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education:MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of Medical Assistant, EMT or Military Training CourseExperience:MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a supervisory role. Phlebotomy and Basic EKG course required within the first 90 days of employment.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Dispatching experienceCertifications:REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Medical Assistant or EMT certification: Requires annual or bi-annual renewal based on granting organization Military Training Course: Annual renewal is not required.REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.#LI-RR1Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.About Us: Who We AreWe are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.Our StoryWe started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.Our Impact TodayToday, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.About the Team: Careers at TenetAt Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.