Switchboard Operator

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Switchboard Operator on our Communications team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Requirements

High school graduate or High school equivalency required.
Minimum six months experience preferred.
Maturity, alertness, and good judgment in emergencies is essential.
Good communication and telephone skills.
Ability to use cell phones and long range pagers.
Microsoft Word and Excel.
Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility.
No routine exposure to hazards.
Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
Close working quarters, inability to leave post unless relieved.
Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
Ability to multi-task.
Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.
Holidays required may be assigned.
May be assigned other shifts as needed.