TELEPHONE OPERATOR |TELECOMMUNICATIONS | PER DIEM FLEX SHIFT (23597)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a part-time Telephone Operator to manage a heavy-volume hospital switchboard and provide leading-edge communications support on-site in Paramus, NJ. The role requires strong PC skills, clear English communication, and a professional, customer-focused demeanor.

Responsibilities include paging, handling emergency codes, training new staff, and maintaining logs. Salary is commensurate with experience; comprehensive benefits are offered with a per diem

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience as a Telephone Operator on a heavy-volume switchboard (hospital preferred).
• Strong communication and PC skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Channels all incoming calls and provides direct numbers as needed; connects callers to local/out-of-state numbers using a PC/Windows-based console.
• Provides paging services: overhead, beepers, fire alerts, codes, traumas, disasters.
• Takes messages from the emergency number and reports problems to the appropriate department; logs information.
• Delivers telephone and communication services for emergency situations per hospital policies (codes, traumas, disasters).
• Familiarizes self with daily lists and announcements to provide accurate information to callers.
• Assists in training new telephone room personnel by answering questions and explaining the system.
• Maintains departmental logs and records (e.g., fire alarms, unusual situations).
• Adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct and mission/values statements.
• Maintains policies, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Provides customer service with respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, and patience.

Skills

PC/Keyboard skills

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

English language ability

Second language

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

TELEPHONE OPERATOR | TELECOMMUNICATIONS | PER DIEM FLEX SHIFT (23597)

Requisition Number : TELEP009669

• Posted : October 23, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Telephone Operator.

Job Duties

Channels all incoming calls and provides direct numbers as needed; connects inside callers with local and out-of-state numbers as appropriate using a PC/Windows based console.

Provides paging services: overhead, beepers, fire alerts, codes, traumas, disasters.

Takes messages from the emergency number to report problem to appropriate department. Enters information in logbook. Refers to written guidelines for further instructions.

Provides telephone and communication services for the Medical Center in emergency situations according to hospital policies and procedures (e.g., codes, traumas, disasters, bomb threats).

Picks up various lists (e.g., Ambulatory Surgery, OR, physician schedules), announcements (e.g. seminars, special meetings) daily; familiarizes self with contents so that accurate information may be given to callers.

Assists in training new telephone room personnel by answering questions, explaining system.

Maintain s departmental logs, fire alarms, unusual situations in a write format (“Trouble” log). Etc.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Value Statements.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• In the absence of the Lead Telephone Operator, operates the telephone repair "Help" line, pulling messages and reporting problems to Telephone Technician.
• Maintains cleanliness and neatness of work area.
• Performs related duties as assigned or requested.

BASIC COMPETENCIES

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

1 year of experience as a Telephone Operator on a heavy-volume switchboard (preferably in a hospital) required; 2-3 years' experience preferred.

Skills

• Good PC/Keyboard skills and/or experience required.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language a plus.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range

$18.14/ Hour

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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