Communications Operator per diem

American Addiction Centers

13d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Operator is responsible for responding to and operating multi-function workstations, paging systems, emergency hotlines, and alarm devices. This role serves as a critical communication link between personnel, patients, and caregivers in various medical and non-medical situations. The operator will maintain current knowledge of department and Medical Center policies and procedures, physician and on-call personnel information, and hospital safety procedures.

Requirements

• High School Graduate.
• Excellent verbal communication skills essential.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays and, occasionally, a variety of shifts.
• Must sit approximately 90 percent of the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on occasion.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations daily regarding the number and nature of calls received at the Medical Center.

Nice To Haves

• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and operates multi-function work stations, paging systems (overhead and pocket pager), emergency hotline and alarm devices for the purpose of answering, connecting, and directing calls to appropriate locations, and to facilitate hospital response to emergency situations.
• Provides an expeditious communication link between in-house and on-call personnel, patients, and caregivers in routine, urgent, and emergent medical and non-medical conditions, through the use of information binders, on-call schedules, personnel lists, hospital safety procedures, and relevant department policies and procedures.
• Provides and arranges for the repair of pocket pagers, patient room telephones, and "special needs" patient telephones.
• Maintains current knowledge of department and Medical Center policies and procedures, computer and hard copy files of all physician key personnel and on-call personnel, and information through continuous review of bulletin board postings, department handouts and memos, and attendance at staff and other relevant meetings.

Benefits

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED