Telecom Engineer

Olympia Fields Hospital•Rich Township, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Data Processing Department at Prime Healthcare Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL. The Telecom Engineer will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecommunication systems, specifically those involving Avaya, Cisco, and Nortel technologies, ensuring seamless communication throughout the hospital. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to respond quickly to emergency situations. The position requires the ability to independently identify and fulfill responsibilities with minimal oversight, especially on critical matters. The role frequently involves exercising discretion and independent judgment, evaluating different options, and making informed decisions. The position is expected to effectively prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, an associate degree in telecommunications, electronics, or a related field
3+ years of experience as a Telecom Technician, with specific experience in Avaya or Cisco, or Nortel systems preferably in a hospital or healthcare environment
Strong understanding of PBX, VoIP, nurse call systems, paging systems, and structured cabling
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working with hospital-specific communication systems such as nurse call and emergency response systems
Understands hospital business operations and structure, general requirements in an integrated delivery system, and use of IT applications in the practicing healthcare environment
Open to travel when required

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications such as BICSI, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecommunication systems, specifically those involving Avaya, Cisco, and Nortel technologies
Ensuring seamless communication throughout the hospital
Responding quickly to emergency situations
Independently identifying and fulfilling responsibilities with minimal oversight, especially on critical matters
Exercising discretion and independent judgment, evaluating different options, and making informed decisions
Effectively prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently, and ensuring deadlines are consistently met