Job Description

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry's provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

Position Summary

Telecommunications Operator, Comm System Support , Information Services
The Telecom Operator is part of the 24-hour Switchboard and Locating Centre and as front-line staff: receives internal and external emergency calls, initiates emergency response (such as codes), pages a variety of hospital services, operates a computerized telephone console and as well as a variety of communications hardware and software and administrative duties as assigned.
Your goal in this position is to operate the Hospital switchboard. You have knowledge of telephone communications and accurate keyboarding skills. You have strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with the public and staff, to work in a fast-paced environment and to work effectively in a team environment. You have strong organization skills and excellent command of spoken and written English and French as an asset. teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position supports the Hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Locate Hospital staff inside and outside the Hospital

• Document all Locating requests

• Answer patient inquiry calls

• Place long distance calls for patients

• Give out pertinent information concerning doctors on staff

• Observe Service Panel and monitor and takes appropriate action

• Respond to alarm system

• Respond to emergency procedures

• Create Hospital On-Call schedules

• Must be confidential and tactful in the access and use of highly sensitive patient information

• Must be able to communicate information in clear manner during life-threatening situations

• Must possess excellent oral, written communication skills and active listening skills

• Must work in a team environment while dealing with diversity and conflict resolution.

• Must possess administrative acumen to undertake other reasonable duties and projects as assigned.

• Must be able to operate various software application including: computerized soft telephone, various internal databases, electronic mail and web-based applications

• Must be able to adapt to use of new technology when implemented

• Must have the ability to transmit messages through various mediums (system, telephone, pager, device, overhead, etc.)

• Must undertake other communications related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's telephone switchboard experience in a hospital setting

• Bilingualism in French / English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals.This is a Part Time Regular position with 8 hours shifts, day shifts, evening shifts, night shifts, including weekends and on -call ( all shifts ) in the Information Services department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

How to Apply

Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.