Switchboard Operator - Telecommunications - Part Time (Binghamton)

Position Summary: Switchboard operators are responsible for courteous, efficient operation of Guthries telecommunications system 24 hours a day. Operators field calls and inquiries, and direct internal and external calls to the proper destination. They are a vital link in the communication information network throughout the Guthrie system. Education, License & Cert: High school graduate or equivalent Experience: Prefer minimum of one years experience in the telecommunications field. Computer skills which include data entry, Windows XP, and Excel are required. Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills are necessary as well as fluency with the English language. Essential Functions: 1. Activates approximately 25 codes for potentially lifethreatening situations. a. Activates codes utilizing the overhead paging system and pagers and following a detailed checklist to ensure all essential personnel have been notified to respond to the emergency. b. Responds immediately to correctly activate the codes as time is crucial to the patients wellbeing. 2. Assists in answering an average of 35004500 incoming calls on a daily basis. 3. Operates database for the Amcom system. 4. Creates and updates a daily oncall sheet of over 90 providers and staff a. Distributes and updates oncall list to the ED, Trauma Department, and Communications Center so that they are informed of vital information related to patient transfers from other facilities. 5. Provides afterhours paging service for patient calls for several outlying Guthrie Entities. 6. Provides backup coverage for the patient information desk. 7. Monitors alarm panel. a. Notifies proper department when the emergency alarm panel activates as a result of a malfunction. There are 43 alarms in this panel requiring exceptional judgment in responding. 8. Trains new operators. a. Assists in training new operators on all shifts to ensure they are competent to perform this job successfully. 9. Is required to problemsolve and find solutions with little to no direction/supervision. Other Duties: 1. Other duties as assigned.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $23.49/hour