Telecommunications Operator - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Referral bonuses

403(b) retirement plan with employer's

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and leaves

Tuition assistance and professional de

Job summary

Mercy Health's St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital is seeking a Telecommunications Operator to greet callers and manage the hospital's telephone systems with professionalism.

The role is part-time, 24 hours per week, with rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as required. You will operate the telephone console, page staff, handle emergency communications, and support the hospital's voice and paging systems in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of experience as a Telecommunications/Switchboard Operator, 911 Dispatcher, or in a Call Center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates computerized telephone console to manage calls and route to appropriate locations.
• Perform public address and paging for contacting staff and physicians.
• Monitor, assign and replace pagers for staff.
• Coordinate with departments for telephone repairs, moves, changes and voice mail procedures.
• Notify staff of emergencies and follow disaster plans.
• Record and monitor emergency alarms and events per established protocols.
• Summon/dispatch personnel during emergencies and log activities.
• Serve as an answering service for multiple departments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Telephone console

Public address system

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Telecommunications Operator - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Shift/Schedule:

• Part Time - Scheduled for 24 Weekly Hours
• Shift Times - Rotating
• Weekends & Holidays - As Required

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:

Serve as hospital’s telephone receptionist welcoming patients and other customers by offering service and assistance in a pleasant and professional manner.

Essential Functions:

• Operates computerized telephone console to assure efficient communications; Determines the reason for the customer’s contact (both internal and external)and facilitates communications answering calls promptly and forwarding calls to appropriate locations.
• Perform public address and paging mechanisms for contacting hospital personnel and physicians according to established standards.
• Monitor, assign and replace pagers for staff.
• Perform a broad scope of technical operations of the telecommunications system including: Coordinate with departments for telephone repairs, moves and/or changes, insure callers on procedures for Voice mail, paging, help desk questions, etc, Maintain all paging equipment and emergency radios, and
  Maintain physician log sheets and daily emergency activity log book
• Notify hospital staff of all emergency and critical situations. Have a complete knowledge of hospital disaster plans and the ability to respond immediately following established procedures and protocols.
• Record and monitor emergency situations, including fire alarm panel, security panel, hospital panic alarms, Code Adam alerts, 911 calls and other emergency alarms in a rapid manner, accordingly, to established protocols. Notify local police and/or fire when necessary.
• Summons/dispatch/page all necessary personnel in an emergency situation. (Code Blue, Trauma, Respiratory, RRT etc.) and records in a daily journal.
• Act as an answering service for several departments by locating and paging personnel.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education/Work Experience

• High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• One year of experience as a Telecommunications/Switchboard Operator, 911 Dispatcher, or working in a Call Center (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well‑being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Telecommunications - St. Elizabeth

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a__ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].