Switchboard Operator-telecommunications

**Work Type: Part Time**
- St. Mary’s General Hospital’s renewed vision of ‘Inspiring excellence. Healthier Together’ lays out a plan for growth, and innovation that will keep pace with the community and region that it serves. It also reflects our strong culture and values of compassion, respect, inclusion, integrity, collaboration and innovation that we bring to each interaction with patients and each other within the hospital and extends that commitment to how we will work with our partners across the health system. When you join St. Mary’s, your contribution will make a positive impact to the quality of life for patients and families. You will contribute to our mission: Living the legacy - Compassion. Faith. Discovery. _

New employees must provide documentation/proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Mary’s General Hospital. Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH.

**Position Summary**:
Switchboard Operators answer and relay all incoming, outgoing and inter-departmental calls that need to be transmitted through the central switchboard system. Those in this role greet visitors, respond to general enquiries, perform basic clerical functions, and complete/distribute various documents related to these functions.

**Position Requirements**:

- Minimum Grade 12 Diploma
- Average keyboard skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work with mínimal supervision
- Must have a positive work record and good attendance

**Position Responsibilities**:

- **Operate "Meridian Option 61C" Switchboard**:

- **Direct visitors/patients/hospital personnel**:

- **Maintain Patient Index File**:

- **Page Hospital Codes**:

- **Maintain and operate hospital emergency and alarm system**:

- **Other duties as required**

**Application Instructions**: