Operator - Telecommunications

memorialhealthcare; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a reliable central switchboard operator in Pembroke Pines, FL. The role involves answering and routing calls, communicating codes and alerts, and supporting disaster management procedures.

A high school diploma and at least one year of customer service experience are required. The operator will use beeper/paging systems, reference guides, and desk directories to provide information and support to hospital staff, while maintaining a calm, accurate, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience or related field.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and follow policy.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route incoming calls per policies and procedures.
• Communicate codes, alerts, drills and announcements.
• Operate beeper and paging system to contact hospital personnel.
• Relay internal and external calls and provide information.
• Troubleshoot system issues as needed.
• Utilize desk directories and reference materials.

Skills

Accountability

Alert (Code) Response

Call Center

Communication Systems

Customer Service

Patient-Crior Centered Care

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Beep Paging System

Job description

Location

Pembroke Pines, Florida

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

Disclaimer

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Hiring Practices

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.

Veteran's Preference

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 Requirements

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

Accommodation and Contact

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [e-mail]