Alarm Switchboard Operator Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Switchboard Operator - Centraliz Company: Provena Health Location: Chicago, IL Description: Switchboard Operator - Centralized CommunicationsJob DescriptionJob Title: Switchboard Operator - Centralized CommunicationsCompany Name: Provena St. Mary's Hospital Employment Type: Full TimeLocation: KANKAKEE, IL, United StatesDepartment: SwitchboardSalary: Highly CompetitiveShift/Hours: VariedShift Details: Day Shift 7a-3:30pAfternoon Shift 2:30p-11pMidnight Shift 11p-7:30aHours/Pay Period: 80Degree Required: High School/GEDJob ID: 2010.11.0905.452Date Posted: Mar 10, 2010Years Experience: 0Job Class: Clerical PositionsNote: Please read the complete description below before applying for this job. Complete DescriptionThe Switchboard Operator is responsible for the efficient handling and forwarding of all telephone calls that come in to the hospital via the main switchboard. Equally important, the operator monitors all security, fire and maintenance emergency alarms, in addition to controlling the CCTV system functions.Education, experience, and skills required:* Operators must have the ability to operate the telephone, TTY phone system, computer terminals and printers, fax machine, copy machine, typewriter, two-way radio, CCTV camera operations, Continuum security system, respond to emergency and non-emergency alarms and operate the overhead paging system* The Switchboard Operator will complete daily logs accurately and on time and maintain the key log.* High school graduate or equivalent* Typing or keyboarding skills are necessary* Six months general clerical experience and prior public oriented experience is helpful* Prior hospital experience is helpful* Dispatching skills are helpful* Medical terminology helpful but not required* Proficiency in Microsoft Word is required* A familiarity with Excel and Access Database is preferred* Operators must also become proficient in Outlook Web AccessAdditional InformationWeekend and/or Holiday Rotation may be required.Rotating Shifts may be required.Provena Health is committed to diversity. Diversity is about inclusion of differences and the respectful involvement of all people, calling forth the gifts from each person's culture, perspective, and background. We believe that respecting, leveraging, and celebrating the diversity of our work force, our patients, residents and their families, and our communities create value. We practice inclusion because it is central to our mission and values, and enables us to respond to the diverse needs of those we serve. Provena Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.