Switchboard Operator

River Valley Counseling Center • Holyoke, MA

31d

About The Position

Operates telephone communications system and monitors various alarm and security systems, notifying appropriate parties when a problem arises; operates the paging, codes, and beeper systems; responds to emergency calls following established protocols; maintains current bed availability, coordinates bed utilization/assignment, transfers, and discharges with the Nursing units, physicians, and appropriate ancillary departments of the Medical Center.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Six months experience working with a multi-line phone system
• Must possess clerical skills (typing and computer)

Responsibilities

• Operates telephone communications system
• Monitors various alarm and security systems, notifying appropriate parties when a problem arises
• Operates the paging, codes, and beeper systems
• Responds to emergency calls following established protocols
• Maintains current bed availability
• Coordinates bed utilization/assignment, transfers, and discharges with the Nursing units, physicians, and appropriate ancillary departments of the Medical Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees