IT Specialist Communication Center

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About Duke Health Technology Solutions

Pursue your passion for caring and innovation with Duke Heath Technology Solutions, which is dedicated to the transformation, development, and management of enterprise information technology solutions across Duke Health. By harnessing the power of innovative technologies like cloud computing and artificial intelligence - and pairing them with a forward-thinking approach - Duke Health Technology Solutions is revolutionizing the future of health care at Duke Health and beyond.

The Communications Center IT Specialist plays a critical role at the heart of our hospital system, acting as the primary conduit for vital communications across staff, physicians, and the wider community. This specialist is entrusted with managing all inbound calls-including emergency, medical code, and crisis situations-while ensuring swift and accurate dispatch of teams throughout the facility. The position also requires vigilant monitoring and response to clinical, facility, and safety alarms, supporting the hospital's mission to deliver safe and effective care at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

IT Specialist

• Answer and dispatch emergency and routine calls in a dynamic university and medical center environment using a multi-line communication system.
• Deliver emergency medical, safety dispatch, and crisis intervention services, responding efficiently in high-pressure situations.
• Monitor and respond to clinical, facility, and safety alarms to maintain a secure environment for patients and staff.
• Quickly determine and assign the appropriate call priority for phone, pager, and overhead dispatch communication needs.
• Utilize the Spok database to research and accurately support callers, including determining code types, locations, paging details, and necessary follow-up actions.
• Adhere to established procedures to ensure quality and consistency in communications; participate in the review and improvement of operational protocols.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to talk and type simultaneously, capturing critical and precise information from callers during urgent or stressful events.
• Exhibit advanced multi-tasking skills and composure under pressure, managing several communications streams concurrently.
• Show strong computer proficiency and a foundational understanding of healthcare and medical terminology essential for effective service delivery.
• Display excellent communication abilities, including active listening and clear, professional diction, particularly while operating under stress.
• Participate in a schedule rotation to ensure 24/7/365 communication center support.
• Train new staff
• QA Calls for the Communication Center team

SOFT SKILLS:

• Exceptional customer service orientation, with a patient-centric and empathetic approach.
• Excellent time-management, organizational, and prioritization abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, driven to deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Patience, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to a positive, professional demeanor even

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education:

An associates degree in a related field, or four years of equivalent IT technical, Call Center , or Customer Service experience is required.

Experience:

4 years of equivalent technical or

Call Center or Customer Service experience required.

One year of Spok application experience

Two year of emergency call dispatch experience

Degrees,

Licensure, and/or

Certification:

Must have a current N.C. driver's license

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