Communications Operator - Relief

Job Description

Description

Communications Operator position is a per diem/relief, variable position. Hourly compensation is $16.58 - $24.96; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience and/or terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This position is responsible facilitating communications through appropriate operation of one or all of the following: the telephone console (switchboard); physician answering service; overhead paging; two-way radios; and pager system.

Details of the position:

• Operate a telephone console (switchboard), directing incoming operator-assisted and outgoing calls to appropriate individual, departments, and outside contacts; respond to emergency codes; dispatch security; provide information to people in lobby. May also be required to notify by overhead, two-way radio and beeper system. Overhead paging as requested.
• Extend and respond appropriately to all calls, codes, alarm panels and disaster plans wherever needed.
• May be required to operation physician’s answering service and handle trouble reports by working directly with the physicians.
• Additional duties may include: announcements as needed, assisting with directories, keying in daily telephone statistics, saying the evening prayer, announcing visiting hours are over, receiving house census from nursing supervisors, other routine clerical/data entry tasks as requested.
• Report status of console operation to relief when leaving switchboard, including pertinent information about hospital staff and events. Report system trouble to telephone technician as directed.
• Provide back-up assistance to other departments as directed.

What I bring:

• Experience working in a medical office/hospital setting preferred. Previous operator or switchboard and clerical experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills including high degree of courtesy
• Ability to maintain professional level of communication in a high stress fast paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Dispatches lab, housekeeping, transportation, security and maintenance personnel via radio and beeper (customer service).
• Assists in after-hours visitor process.
• Initiates call tree during crisis/disaster.

For a full description of the position, or for questions, please email [email protected]

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

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PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.