What are the responsibilities and job description for the Switchboard Operator position at Garnet Health?
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-Catskills.
Responsibilities:At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.
Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.
Minimum Experience: Minimum six months experience preferred. Maturity, alertness, and good judgment in emergencies is essential. Job requires good communication and telephone skills. Ability to use cell phones and long range pagers. Microsoft word and excel.
Required Certification/Registration:
Physical Demands: Constant sitting, reaching, stretching; occasional standing. May be exposed to stressful situations.
Working Conditions: Close working quarters, inability to leave post unless relieved. Holidays required may be assigned. May be assigned other shifts as needed.
Interrelationships: Constant telephone contact with persons inside and outside the Hospital. Ability to answer and handle multiple calls. Central point for emergency codes with 100% accuracy. All calls are monitored and recorded for quality assurance
