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Communications Center Operator

WMCHealth, Valhalla, New York, United States, 10595


Communications Center Operator

Company: NorthEast Provider Solutions Inc.

City/State: Valhalla, NY

Category: Service/Trades

Department: Telecommunications - WMCHealth

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: Rotating schedule between evenings and nights

Shift: Evening, Night

Req #: 39271

Posted Date: Jun 20, 2024

Hiring Range: $19.78 - $24.88

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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/26638) Internal Applicant link

Job Details:

Job Summary:

The Communications Center Operator position supports incoming, outgoing, inter organization, and interdepartmental calls to and from the hospital. The operator is responsible for the operation of switchboards, answering all incoming and outgoing calls to the main switchboard and transferring calls appropriately and efficiently. The operator manages hospital codes and alarms, receives and transmits messages and performs code duties. Maintains the wireless pager systems by maintaining records of pager assignments, distributing and repairing pagers. Does related work as required. Work is subject to shift assignment over a 24 hour 7 day per week period. Must be able to work varied shifts which will include weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

Handles incoming and outgoing calls on a multi position console.

Announces all codes and enters information into the computer system, for immediate beeper notification of all code teams.

Monitors and implements emergency procedures such as hotlines, disaster plans, and cardiac arrest and respiratory alarms, etc., and keeps records of procedures performed.

Program or swap beepers for all hospital staff. Providing beeper forms and notification to staff when beeper is available.

Places long distance calls.

Sets up Teleconference meetings.

Maintains a current directory of Medical Center telephone numbers of offices and personnel.

Provides information regarding changes in locations of various hospital units and functions.

Gives complex information regarding various Medical Center divisions and offices.

Refers incoming and outgoing calls to the proper locations.

Follows all department procedures as noted in Department Policy and Procedure manual.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

One year of experience where the primary function of the position was the operation of a complex multiple position switchboard., preferred.

Education:

High school or equivalency diploma.

About Us:

NorthEast Provider Solutions Inc.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Saving Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/26638) Internal Applicant link

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