Telecommunications Operator

Summary

POSITION INFORMATION

Position summary:

Under the supervision of the Communications Coordinator, incumbent is responsible for answering and processing telephone calls to the Health Center. Incumbent initiates established notification procedures to alert Health Center personnel, building tenants, emergency medical teams, police and fire department as required.

Incumbent monitors 911 calls from the Hospital; medical emergency alarms for malfunction or critical status, and weather stations in order to provide notifications of severe weather. Department also acts as a physician answering service and incumbent processes calls forwarded from physician offices and accurately executes on-call physician notifications as prescribed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Minimum high school diploma required with Associates degree preferred

Required length and type of experience:

Two years experience as telephone operator or switchboard attendant using a computer-based call management system. Accurate PC and typing skills. Familiarity with hospital operations or medical environment preferred.

Required licensure, certification or registry:

None

Additional Information

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