Telecom Operator - RMC - Per Diem - Varies

Switchboard Operator

Demonstrates ability to effectively operate the switchboard console for routing internal and external calls. Initiates and coordinates all established codes throughout Capital Health in accordance with policy. References and utilizes organization on-call schedules including physician, operating room, laboratory, and anesthesia departments. Provides language and hearing specialized services to patients, physicians, and community. Signs out deceased patients to appropriate caretaker to verify proper documentation is in order. Monitors mechanical, gas, and fire alarms centralized in the switchboard area.

Minimum Requirements

Education : High school diploma or equivalency.

Experience : Six months previous customer service experience utilizing voice communication over the telephone.

Other Credentials :

Knowledge and Skills : Clear communication skills. Well versed in English. Good hearing and excellent customer service skills.

Special Training : Formal on the job customer service training preferred.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities :

Usual Work Day : 8 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Essential Functions

• Uses established scripts in answering and processing calls. Transfers internal calls successfully within established time frame of request. Routes calls to requested destinations within established time frame. Places callers on hold as required without call termination.
• Operates overhead paging as needed within the assigned guidelines. Utilizes internal and external pagers in a timely fashion to notify appropriate personnel within established time frame.
• Answers code telephones within two rings and obtains pertinent information for code initiation and location. Utilizes overhead paging system when required in accordance with hospital policy to announce emergency codes. Ensures pages are dealt with immediately. Follows departmental procedures and scripts for individual codes. Logs code event promptly and accurately.
• Segregates requests for hospital personnel by addressing the distinction between need for a technician or a physician.
• References on-call personnel by department in an effort to find appropriate staff scheduled within established time frames. Notifies on-call personnel by established mode of communication within appropriate time frame of referencing pertinent information.
• References schedules accurately based on time and date. Sets up schedules for the following calendar day as required daily.
• Notifies desired interpreter without delay for appropriate language need. Makes connection between interpreter and patient within required time frame. Uses appropriate client identification number for specific interpreter services or type of vendor utilized. Verifies that callers are properly connected to interpretive service provider.
• Provides equipment to hearing impaired patients through utilization of Security Department. Completes forms and obtains signatures for release of equipment.
• Verifies receipt of deceased patient and posts status within required notification time frame. Logs status of body through nursing office or HBOC.
• Insures undertaker provides appropriate signature for release of body. Provides undertaker with appropriate paperwork including death certificate.
• Provides medical examiner with appropriate paperwork including medical records.
• Associates ring tone with appropriate type of alarm within established time frame. Silences alarm as required.
• Notifies appropriate hospital personnel to resolve issue within established guidelines.
• Follows up on resolution as needed. Provides information to other affected departments as needed within established time frames.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequent physical demands include : Keyboard use / repetitive motion. Taste or Smell. Occasional physical demands include : Standing, Walking, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push / Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat / kneel / crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching / fine motor activities. Continuous physical demands include : Sitting, Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs. Sensory Requirements include : Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following : Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Extreme Noise Levels, Dust / Particulate Matter

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft.

For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and / or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.