Avera is hiring : Communication Tech | SBO in Sioux Falls

Overview

Location : Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type : PRN

Work Shift : Night Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range : The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$17.25 - $22.00

Position Highlights

PRN as needed;

Day-Evening hours 8 hour shifts preferred

Every other weekend and holidays

Experience is a must!

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for processing inbound and outbound calls, directing the general public, making overhead announcements, monitoring video surveillance, monitoring critical alarms, and processing emergency medical codes.

What you will do

• Handle large amounts of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner.
• Identify customer needs, clarify information, research, and provide solutions and / or alternatives.
• Follow communication scripts for various call scenarios, alarms, and emergency codes.
• Skillfully change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Actively participate in efforts to support customer satisfaction and maintain quality.
• Effectively communicate with patience and understanding.
• Remain positive and professional in all internal and external interactions.
• Communicate clearly, calmly, and professionally utilizing overhead paging system to communicate emergencies and general information.
• Inform appropriate resource of any trouble lines reported by personnel.
• Must maintain a working knowledge of hospital switchboard, phone system, and associated programs.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience

Expectations and Standards

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices : For TTY, dial 711

Avera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer : Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

#J-18808-Ljbffr