Telecommunications Operator I - Full Time Nights, 36 Hours, 3 Nights, Including One Weekend Night, Shift Differential Pay!

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking a Telecommunications Operator to support staff, patients and visitors by efficiently operating the hospital's phone system, relaying messages and answering inquiries.

This role prioritizes emergency calls and codes, requires strong customer service and interpersonal skills, and is based on site at 789 Central Avenue with night shifts. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and phone skills.
• Commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Ability to quickly assess situations and make judgments.
• Must be able to prioritize rationally.

Responsibilities

• Operate the hospital’s telecommunications system, answering and routing calls.
• Relay emergency codes, pages, and critical messages.
• Assist staff, patients and visitors with queries and directions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Phone etiquette

Customer service

Ability to prioritize

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telephone system

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Telecommunications Operator is responsible for ensuring effective communication within the hospital environment, supporting staff, patients, and visitors. This role primarily focuses on operating the hospital's phone system, relaying messages, answering inquiries, and providing information. The operator also ensures that emergency calls and codes are handled quickly and accurately, contributing to the smooth functioning of hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Operate the hospital’s telecommunications system, including answering incoming calls, making outgoing calls, and routing calls to appropriate departments.
• Relay emergency codes, pages, and other critical messages promptly and accurately.
• Provide assistance to hospital staff, patients, and visitors by answering queries and directing them to the appropriate resources.
• Maintain accurate records of communication and calls, including documenting emergencies and urgent messages.
• Assist with handling patient requests for information and service.
• Coordinate with security, facilities management, and medical teams to relay information regarding emergencies, maintenance, and other urgent situations.
• Ensure that equipment is functioning properly and report any issues or malfunctions.
• Follow established protocols to prioritize emergency calls and other critical communications.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Experience Customer service or call-center experience 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good inter-personal and phone skills.
• Commitment to demonstrate consistent outstanding customer service.
• Confident to quickly assess situations and make reasonable judgement decisions.
• Must be able to prioritize rationally.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type
• Onsite Work Location
• 789 Central Avenue
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 36
• Employee Type Regular Work Shift Night (United States of America)
• Pay Range $17.71 - $20.82/Hourly
• Grade 1

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EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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