Telecommunications Operator

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.The Telecommunications Operator operates a multi-line switchboard answering telephone calls coming into multiple Essentia Health facilities, gathering information and directing calls accordingly. Responsible for paging/messaging providers and staff, facilitating patient communication with Nurse Care Line. May facilitate communication during emergency situations as the first point of contact during an emergency. Makes changes when necessary to online provider on-call calendars. May be responsible for maintaining hospitalist rotation to ensure new admits/postings are assigned appropriately. Provides information to, and maintains relationship with, external and internal customers to provide coordinated services with an emphasis on excellent customer service.