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Switchboard Operator - PRN

Lifepoint HealthSylva, NC
Onsite

About The Position

As a Switchboard Operator, you will manage a high volume of incoming calls, emergency alerts, and communication requests while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines. You will support hospital operations by routing calls appropriately, delivering emergency notifications and overhead pages, and coordinating timely communication between clinical staff, emergency responders, and security teams. As the Switchboard Operator, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. The Harris Regional Hospital Switchboard Department is committed to providing clear, accurate, and timely communication support for patients, visitors, and staff. Our team ensures reliable 24/7 call handling, emergency notifications, and information routing to support safe and efficient hospital operations. We work closely with all departments and emergency services to maintain professionalism, responsiveness, and seamless communication throughout the facility.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, visitors, staff, and emergency responders while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
  • Ability to remain calm, prioritize, and respond effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced, and emergency situations.
  • Strong multitasking abilities with the capacity to operate multiple communication systems simultaneously, including switchboards, phones, radios, and paging systems.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to maintain accurate logs, records, and documentation.
  • Willingness to learn and follow hospital emergency codes, protocols, and paging procedures.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of experience in telecommunications, switchboard operations, customer service, or general office work preferred.
  • Proficiency with basic computer systems and data entry for paging, logs, and communication tracking preferred.
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 hospital environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize and respond to multiple incoming calls, emergencies, and urgent requests while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.
  • Handle all incoming calls to the hospital, including in-house extensions and patient rooms, while providing clear and courteous assistance.
  • Perform in-house paging, code alerts, overhead announcements, and dial-a-page system functions for emergency and routine communications.
  • Coordinate with hospital staff, emergency responders, and security to ensure timely communication and adherence to established protocols.
  • Maintain and update switchboard records, including patient room assignments, admissions, discharges, and discharged patient information.
  • Maintain accurate disaster procedure files, including employee contact information and emergency communication lists.
  • Operate multiple communication systems (switchboard, radios, phones, paging systems, and computer applications) and maintain detailed call logs and records.

Benefits

  • Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
  • Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

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