Communications Specialist I Job at MUSC Health (Charleston)

Communications Specialist I

MUSC Health

Location:
United States , Charleston

Category:
Call Center

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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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.

Job Responsibility:

Operates telecommunications or radio equipment to provide operator or dispatch services
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

Requirements:

High School Degree or Equivalent
0-6 months work experience
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking
Ability to climb stairs
Ability to work indoors
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes
Ability to work from elevated areas
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions
Ability to bend at the waist
Ability to twist at the waist
Ability to squat and perform job functions
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands
Ability to reach overhead
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders
Ability to fully use both legs
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination
Ability to reach in all directions
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted
Ability to lift from 36' to overhead 25 lbs.
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance
Ability to match or discriminate between colors
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects
depth perception
Good peripheral vision capabilities
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations
Ability to work rotating shifts
Ability to work overtime as required
Ability to work in a latex safe environment
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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