On-Call Hospital Communications Specialist

Freeman Health System; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Joplin, MO is seeking a switchboard operator to manage the hospital's main telephone switchboard and coordinate communications 24/7. You will answer calls, route them to the right departments, contact physicians and staff, and monitor alarms to ensure quick notifications during emergencies.

The role is on-call and as-needed, requiring flexibility to support the hospital’s communication needs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for the operation of the hospital switchboard, answering external and internal calls and routing them as needed; contacting physicians and hospital personnel; monitoring alarms and notifying appropriate staff during emergencies.

Job description

Freeman Health System in Joplin, MO is seeking a switchboard operator to manage the hospital's main telephone switchboard and coordinate communications 24/7. You will answer calls, route them to the right departments, contact physicians and staff, and monitor alarms to ensure quick notifications during emergencies.

The role is on-call and as-needed, requiring flexibility to support the hospital’s communication needs in a fast-paced environment.