Operator - Central Communications

4 days ago


Newmarket, Canada Southlake Regional Health Centre Full time

Company Bio

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
Job Summary
The Central Communications Operator is responsible for handling all internal and external inquiries related to locating physicians/staff/patients via face to face interaction at the Information desk or via phone. The Central Communications department is accountable for initiating the response to all Emergency Codes/situations immediately.
The Central Communications department is responsible and accountable for the effective dispatching and coordination of Environmental Services and Transport Services staff in accordance with current standards of practice. The Central Communications department houses keys/badges for staff sign out, and can assist with booking of meeting rooms.
Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated problem assessment skills
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
- Demonstrated individual leadership skills
- Demonstrated keyboarding skills at minimum 40 wpm.
- Demonstrated ability in interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated professional and courteous telephone mannerism.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of hospital information systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Environmental Services, Transport and Linen departments is an asset.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum Grade 12 education
- Graduate from a Community College course in 911 and Emergency Services Communications preferred
- Minimum of 1 year current related experience in a Call Centre environment.
- Previous experience in a hospital setting is an asset.
- Previous experience on a console and paging system is an asset.
- Regular attendance is a requirement of the position as is the ability to work shift work, weekends and overnights to accommodate specific components of the job.

Closing Statement

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.



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