Operator - Telecommunications

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veteran’s Preference

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL, seeks a dedicated operator to manage the central switchboard, routing calls and communicating codes, alerts and drills. The role supports hospital personnel with information per policy and uses paging systems to contact code teams.

The position requires the ability to work calmly under pressure with strong customer service and reliability. Eligibility includes a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of customer service experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year customer service experience or related field.
• Must work well under stress and in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking and decisive judgment required, with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operates the organization's central switchboard to answer and route calls and communicate codes and alerts.
• Relays codes, drills and announcements per policies and disaster plans.
• Operates beeper and paging system to contact hospital personnel and code teams.
• Receives and relays internal and external calls and provides information per policy.
• Troubleshoots system issues and uses reference materials as needed.

Skills

Call center

Customer service

Communication systems

Accountability

Desk reference

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Paging system

Job description

Location:Pembroke Pines, FloridaAt Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.Summary:Operates the organization's central switchboard to answer and route incoming calls and to communicate codes, alerts, drills and other announcements.Responsibilities:Communicates codes, alerts, drills and other announcements according to established policies and procedures, including disaster management plans.Operates beeper and paging system to contact to hospital personnel and code team.Receives and relays internal and external calls and provides general information according to policy and procedure. Troubleshoots system issues when needed.Utilizes desk directories, on-call lists, reference guides and other associated reference materials.Competencies:ACCOUNTABILITY, ALERT (CODE) RESPONSE, CALL CENTER CUSTOMER SERVICE, COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, CUSTOMER SERVICE (2), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOREducation and Certification Requirements:High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Additional Job Information:Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: 1 year customer service experience or related field.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 40% Climbing = 0% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 40% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 0% Sitting = 60% Squatting = 0% Standing = 40% Walking = 40% Audible Speech = 80% Hearing Acuity = 80% Smelling Acuity = 0% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 60% Distinguish Color = 60% Seeing - Far = 60% Seeing - Near = 60% Bio hazardous Waste = 0% Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0% Dust = 0% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0% Hazardous Chemicals = 0% Hazardous Medication = 0% Latex = 40% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 0% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 0% Hazardous Noise = 0% Heating Devices = 0% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 0% Moving Mechanical Parts = 0% Needles/Sharp Objects = 0% Potential Electric Shock = 0% Potential for Physical Assault = 0% Radiation = 0% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%Shift:DaysDisclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [e-mail]