Switchboard Operator

Location: AdventHealth Altamonte Springs-601 EAST ALTAMONTE DRIVE, Altamonte Springs, 32701

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

-          Benefits from Day One

-          Paid Days Off from Day One

-          Student Loan Repayment Program

-          Career Development

-          Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

-          Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part-Time

Shift: 5 (8-hour shifts) and 2 (Overnight 11pm-7am)

The community you’ll be caring for:

o   AdventHealth Altamonte Springs is located north of Orlando in the community of Altamonte Springs, our facility is consistently named “Best Hospital” for overall quality, reputation, doctors and nurses by local residents.

o   As the largest satellite campus within the AdventHealth system, AdventHealth Altamonte has been providing state-of-the-art healthcare to the community since 1973.

o   The 398-bed hospital cares for more than 168,000 patients a year.

o   We are proud to be revolutionizing health care with visionary leadership and world-class resources.

The role you’ll contribute:

AdventHealth switchboard operators compassionately service an average of 95,000 calls per month for 8 hospitals in a 24/7 environment and provides support upon request for multiple CFD-S standalone facilities. Operators frequently engage in essential communications with hospital leaders, physicians, clinical staff and security. Accountable to communicate vital information to maintain the safest environment for patients and employees. Critical responsibilities to learn and communicate up to 15 emergency codes which may include contacting a 911 operator. Make accurate overhead page announcements and send emergent mass communication text messages timely. Is the first point of contact for initiation of Code Blue & Rapid Response Team response. Numerous hours are covered with the single operator on shift being accountable for responding immediately and expertly to emergent and life threating situations. Contacts after-hours on-call staff and coordinates response to patient care request. Valuable qualities the switchboard operator utilizes is their knowledge, hospital experience and sound judgement towards quick and appropriate action in situations that impact patient and employee safety. Maintains flexibility in work schedule and performs tasks to meet the needs of CFD-S Operator Services. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·       Utilizes various computer applications to include primary and back-up switchboard phone systems and multiple emergency notification systems to process calls and alarms.

·       Initiates and coordinates accurate communications for emergent events to include: code blue, code pink, code orange, code yellow, code green, code black, code red, code purple, code stemi, rapid response, active shooter and telephone outage escalation.

·       Monitors multiple alarm systems to include fire, oxygen and elevators in the PBX area and notifies appropriate personnel when an alarm is received.

·       Utilizes on-call systems and various on-call procedures to contact multiple departments after hours upon request.

·       Maintains an understanding of hospital departments and surrounding areas, stays informed of all changes, reads email in a timely manner and updates resource documents frequently as needed.

·       Demonstrates communication skills appropriate to adolescent, adult and geriatric caller interactions using service standards and service recovery. Connects caller with Interpreter Services when warranted to assist a call.

·       Adheres to AdventHealth policies on attendance and tardiness.

·       Completes and achieves a passing result on 90-day operator assessment and annual operator assessment tool.

·       Completes all educational requirements successfully and in a timely manner.

 

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFFERRED:

•Ability to read, speak, listen, receive, understand, and disseminate communications effectively

•Competent knowledge in standard computer applications with an ability to type 30 wpm •Capable of learning and retaining a vast amount of information including clinical terminology •Adept in multi-tasking in a high volume and fast paced environment

•Ability to work independently and to apply logical and safe decision making in communicating critical situations

•Embraces learning and adapting to frequent changes to data used to direct and manage calls •Maintains calm and courteous composure when dealing with emergencies or dissatisfied callers

•Strong independent worker, critical thinking, and good judgement qualities

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·    Bilingual Skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·   1 years of experience

 PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·    High School Diploma or equivalent

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION:

·          N/A

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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