Communications Specialist I Job at MUSC Health (Charleston)

Communications Specialist I

MUSC Health

Location:
United States , Charleston

Category:
Customer Service

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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