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Washington Hospital

Communications Operator - Per Diem - 8 hour shifts - Variable

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $32.98–$40/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Fremont, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Switchboard or Telephone Operator works for a telephone company or system to operate telephone system equipment to route incoming calls, direct internal calls, or assist customers with placing calls. Assists with connecting long distance or collect calls, or provides customers with assistance in finding a phone number or an address. May also answer customer calls at a company or organization or work for an agency that handles and routes emergency calls.

$42,770 / year median in California

-9% projected decline

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Job Description

Communications Operator

Per Diem
8 hour shifts
Variable Washington Hospital
3.5 Fremont, CA Job Details Per diem $32.98
$40.

74 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Interpretation Operator switchboards Coordinating with emergency response agencies Phone communication Communication accessibility accommodations Emergency call-taking protocols Security alarm response American Sign Language Phone call screening Radio communication systems Vendor communication Security system monitoring (security system operation) Facilities maintenance customer service Telephone systems Handling patient inquiries Documentation review Patient scheduling via phone Entry level

Full Job Description Pay Range:

$32.98

$40.

74 plus applicable per diem differential Essential Duties Operates the current communication systems and backup systems in case of failure. Operates public address system and radio pagers. Records all long-distance calls made through the operator. Maintains patient restricted call list. Maintains Medical Staff list of office phone numbers and addresses. Maintains proper level of supplies Ensures that all requests for maintenance and service are phoned into vendor within 15 minutes of receipt. Ensures that response to caller is appropriate to age and needs of individual caller 100% of the time. Monitors and reports alerts for alarm boxes and medical panels located in the PBX area. Maintains and monitors multiple doctors On-Call Lists. Makes sure all departmental and hospital documentation is up to date. Provide connections to police, ambulance or fire department when emergencies are reported. Reports all maintenance problems to service vendor; arranges for routine service calls. Live Sign Language Interpreters

contacts vendor, sets up appointment time and date for onsite patient visit.

Documents data for tracking. Supply weekly/monthly Code totals for approved reporting requests