Job Description Summary
Operates telecommunications or radio equipment to provide operator or dispatch services. This class consists of entry- and journey-level positions which may involve lead worker functions. Serves as a PBX or Centrex attendant. Trains PBX or Centrex attendants. Serves as shift supervisor prepares work schedules for other attendants. Operates radio or teletype equipment. Receives and transmits routine and emergency radio telephone and teletype traffic. Dispatches law enforcement public safety or other personnel and equipment in response to service requirements.
Job Description
Operates telecommunications or radio equipment to provide operator or dispatch services. This class consists of entry- and journey-level positions which may involve lead worker functions. Serves as a PBX or Centrex attendant. Trains PBX or Centrex attendants. Serves as shift supervisor prepares work schedules for other attendants. Operates radio or teletype equipment. Receives and transmits routine and emergency radio telephone and teletype traffic. Dispatches law enforcement public safety or other personnel and equipment in response to service requirements.
Additional Job Description
Education High School Degree or Equivalent
Work Experience 0-6 months
Physical Requirements
Mobility & Posture Standing Continuous Sitting Continuous Walking Continuous Climbing stairs Infrequent Working indoors Continuous Working outdoors temperature extremes Infrequent Working from elevated areas Frequent Working in confined, cramped spaces Frequent Kneeling Infrequent Bending at the waist Continuous Twisting at the waist Frequent Squatting Frequent Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations Frequent Gross motor use fingers, hands Continuous Firm grasping fingers, hands Continuous Fine manipulation fingers, hands Continuous Reaching overhead Frequent Reaching in all directions Continuous Repetitive motion hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders Continuous Full use of both legs Continuous Balance & coordination lower extremities Frequent Lifting & Force Requirements Lift, carry 50 lbs. unassisted Infrequent Lift, lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36" Infrequent Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead Infrequent Exert up to 50 lbs. of force Frequent
Examples
Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient 50 lbs. force Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet 20 lbs. force Push patient stretcher one-handed 25 lbs. force
Vision & Sensory
Maintain corrected vision 2040 one or both eyes Continuous Recognize objects near, far Continuous Color discrimination Continuous Depth perception Continuous Peripheral vision Continuous Hearing acuity with correction Continuous Tactile sensory function Continuous Gross motor with fine motor coordination Continuous
Selected Positions
Olfactory smell function Continuous Respirator use qualification Continuous
Work Environment & Conditions
Effective stress management Continuous Rotating shifts Frequent Overtime as required Frequent Latex-safe environment Continuous
About the Job
If you like working with energetic, enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family, or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need.
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