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LifePoint Health

Switchboard Operator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

On-call
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Benefits

Flexible Schedule
Employee wellness programs
supportive work environment
opportunity for professional development
Meaningful work contributing to community health

Job Description

Highpoint Health-Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is a respected healthcare facility that is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities located across the United States. As a key player in promoting health and wellness, Lifepoint Health is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to communities nationwide. Highpoint Health-Sumner specifically operates under the Ascension Saint Thomas network, which is renowned for its commitment to patient care and community health initiatives. This hospital combines advanced medical technology with compassionate care, ensuring that patients receive effective and personalized treatment in a supportive environment. By prioritizing the well-being of its... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to work in a stressful environment
  • minimal supervision required
  • critical thinking skills
  • decisiveness in judgment
  • flexibility to work varying hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to operate switchboard and paging systems
  • strong organizational skills
  • ability to work independently under minimal supervision
  • critical thinking skills
  • ability to exercise decisive judgment in emergency situations

Job Duties

  • receive all incoming calls to the hospital
  • perform in-house paging, manage codes and dial-a-page system
  • keep switchboard files updated with current room numbers, discharged patients, new admissions
  • maintain updated employee information for disaster procedure files
  • receive incoming calls to house extensions or patient rooms
  • handle all emergency calls and pages
  • contact appropriate personnel as situations warrant
  • manage all intercom paging and general information from in-house and outside calling parties
  • relay messages to on-call persons by paging, beeping or calling their home
  • keep all pertinent information on the bulletin board and disaster policies updated
  • stay abreast of all changes applicable to switchboard functions
  • perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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