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lcmchealthĀ·10 hours ago

Telephone Dispatch Operator (PRN; Variable Hours) - New Orleans East Hospital

NOEHMid Ā· 2-5 yearsH1B likely

About this role

Your job is more than a job

šŸ“ž šŸšØĀ Be the Voice Behind the Hospitalā€”When Communication Matters MostĀ 

In this role, youā€™re more than a switchboard operatorā€”youā€™re a critical connection point for the entire hospital.Ā 

As aĀ Communications Operator, you help keep patients, visitors, staff, and emergency response teams connected 24/7. From answering incoming calls and paging announcements to responding to emergency alarms and urgent situations, your calm, professional presence helps keep hospital operations running safely and smoothly.Ā 

If you can think quickly, multitask under pressure, and stay composed in fast-moving situations, this role could be a perfect fit.Ā 

šŸ’¼ What Youā€™ll DoĀ 

  • Answer and route incoming and outgoing calls with professionalism and careĀ Ā 

  • Monitor and respond to emergency alarms and hospital codesĀ Ā 

  • Utilize overhead paging for hospital communication needsĀ Ā 

  • Support staff, patients, and visitors during emergency situationsĀ Ā 

  • Operate switchboard and communication equipment efficientlyĀ Ā 

  • Maintain pager systems and coordinate urgent communicationsĀ Ā 

  • Help ensure a safe and organized environment for staff and visitorsĀ Ā 

āš” What Makes You Great in This RoleĀ 

  • You stay calm and focused in high-pressure situationsĀ Ā 

  • You can multitask while maintaining attention to detailĀ Ā 

  • You communicate clearly and professionally at all timesĀ Ā 

  • You enjoy being the behind-the-scenes person who keeps things movingĀ Ā 

  • You can adapt quickly in a 24/7 healthcare environmentĀ Ā 

šŸ§  What You BringĀ 

  • Strong communication and customer service skillsĀ Ā 

  • Ability to handle emergency calls with professionalism and urgencyĀ Ā 

  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple prioritiesĀ Ā 

  • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, AMs, and PM shifts as neededĀ Ā 

  • PBX, call center, or healthcare communication experience is a plus!Ā Ā 

šŸ“‹ Minimum RequirementĀ 

  • High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)Ā Ā 

  • Previous customer service, PBX, or call center experience preferredĀ Ā 

šŸŽÆ Why This Role MattersĀ 

Behind every hospital operation is a communication team making sure the right information gets to the right people at the right time.Ā 
Your role helps support patient care, hospital safety, and emergency response efforts every single day.Ā 

šŸ’™Ā Make a differenceā€”one call, one connection, one moment at a time!Ā 

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.Ā 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little ā€œcome on inā€ attitude is the foundation of LCMC Healthā€™s culture of everyday extraordinary

Your extras

  • Deliver healthcare with heart.Ā 
  • Give people a reason to smile.Ā 
  • Put a little love in your work.Ā 
  • Be honest and real, but with compassion.Ā Ā 
  • Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.Ā 
  • Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.Ā 
  • See opportunities, not problems ā€“ itā€™s all about perspective.Ā 
  • Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.Ā 
  • Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.Ā 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.Ā  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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Simple things make the difference.Ā 

1.Ā Ā Ā  To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.Ā 

2.Ā Ā Ā  To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.Ā Ā 

3.Ā Ā Ā  To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.Ā 

4.Ā Ā Ā  To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.Ā 

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