Operator - Telecommunications

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

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL seeks a dedicated switchboard operator to answer and route calls, communicate codes, alerts and announcements, and support patient and staff communication.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of customer service, with the ability to work under pressure, handle beeper paging, use reference guides, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• 1 year customer service experience or related field
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

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 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.

Skills

Accountability

Code Alerts

Call Center

Communication Systems

Customer Service

Patient Care

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location

Pembroke Pines, Florida

At 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 BEHAVIOR

Education 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

Days

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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.