Telecommunicator

POSITION SUMMARY
The Telecommunications Department, a vital service, operates 24-7 providing essential communication links in a timely, professional and efficient manner to both internal and external clients through switchboard and paging services in accordance with departmental and hospital procedures. The Telecommunicators process calls and pages; initiate/respond to codes; dispatch security and porters; monitor fire panels, gas and building alarms, and security systems; distribute pagers, keys, and on-call rooms; process incoming telephone trouble calls; support information desk inquires; maintain daily schedule rosters for all on-call disciplines and other clerical duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 education or equivalent required

• Minimum of 6 months related experience working in a switchboard, preferably in a healthcare setting

• Proven knowledge of switchboard and locating tools and processes

• Knowledge and skills using computers including Windows based systems at a intermediate level: MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), internet and intranet searches

• Proficiency in keyboarding, typing 35 wpm (subject to testing)

• Clerical testing may be required as part of the selection process

• Knowledge and familiarity with hospital terminology, services, personnel and processes is preferred

• Emergency Responders course would be considered a strong asset

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with proven success in assisting others in a team environment

• Comfortable using a Public Address system (making overhead announcements with clear pronunciation)

• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks appropriately

• Proven strong work performance and attendance record are essential

• Ability to maintain composure while performing multiple tasks

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains confidentiality and release of information in accordance with hospital policy at all times

• Answer main hospital internal and external telephone lines and emergency lines

• Efficiently process calls in an accurate and courteous manner

• Answer inquiries of callers in accordance with hospital policy, giving accurate information or referring calls using a PC based directory and paging system

• Maintains a positive image of the Hospital in telephone and personal communication, with patients, vendors, staff, visitors and external callers

• Operates paging equipment: pagers, overhead announcements for routine and emergency requests according to department and hospital policies and procedures

• Page healthcare providers and key hospital personnel as per hospital policy in a timely manner

• Monitors fire panels, gas and building alarms, and security systems

• Supports directing and responding to inquiries at the Information Desk

• Maintains accurate documentation and record of daily activities

• Update on-call schedules used for locating hospital staff

• Performs all duties related to connecting and disconnecting patient phone service as required

• Helps staff members regarding voicemail and telephone features, teleconferencing, processing incoming trouble calls

• Distributing keys and pagers and assigning on-call rooms to authorized staff

• Performs equipment testing exercises, and assists with fire drills and fire bell testing, reporting malfunctions accordingly

• Participates in the orientation and training of new employees

• Reviews and commits to applicable departmental and hospital policies and procedures

• Performing basic clerical functions for department as needed, monitors On-Call Schedule Inbox

• Provides administrative support for departmental activities and other duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor

WAGE RATE
Hourly: $ $ $31.37
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