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Telecommunications Operator Registry

Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL · $17.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What paging or phone systems have you used before, and how quickly do you learn new ones?

What they are checking: Whether they can master systems like Cisco, CES and Air Messenger Pro without long training.

How do you stay accurate when you repeat the same tasks for hours?

What they are checking: Whether they keep focus during routine work so mistakes do not slip into critical calls.

Tell me about a time you handled a stressful call well.

What they are checking: Whether they stay steady and professional when a caller or situation is tense.

What would you do

A caller reports a medical emergency in the parking lot. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they route emergency calls fast and follow the code procedure exactly.

Several lines are ringing and a code is called at the same time. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize life-safety calls and stay calm under heavy volume.

A caller asks if a specific person is a patient in the hospital. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they follow HIPAA rules on patient information and directory opt-outs.

A caller is upset and does not know which department they need. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they can listen carefully and connect people correctly the first time.

What would you do during a disaster or system outage when the main phone system goes down?

What they are checking: Whether they know backup procedures so communication keeps working in an emergency.

About the work

How do you announce an emergency code overhead, and why does wording matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that clear, correct code announcements send the right team to the right place.

How do you find the right on-call physician when the schedule has just changed?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the on-call directory current, since paging the wrong doctor delays care.

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The full job description

As published by Silver Cross Hospital.

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Answer incoming calls, greeting callers, providing information, and transferring calls. • Assists callers in determining the proper department or person they want to be connected. • Assists in calls where speed and accuracy are essential. • Performs clerical duties such as typing, filling, documenting, and other miscellaneous duties. • Maintains an organized Directory with updated information such as on-call schedules, updated and current telephone numbers/addresses, etc. • Follows all HIPPS laws and regulations. • Route emergency calls appropriately. • Contacts security and maintenance staff members when necessary. • Daily Census. • Utilizes Meditech/MOX, Outlook, and Cerner for e-mail, patient/physician look up. • Acts upon and follows policy and procedure for all emergency codes and disasters. • Utilizes and Maintains Air Messenger Pro paging. • Utilizes and maintains ComNet overhead paging and zone paging. • Utilizes and maintains ARC Call System. • Pages appropriate personnel audibly via paging through the Cisco switchboard system & CES. • Pages physician and staff via Microsoft Outlook. • Monitoring Fire (Siemens), generator, and security systems (Cure). Monitors alarms and contact proper personnel when needed. • Utilizes and monitors Rauland - Nurse Call. • Utilizes and monitors Security radio. • Dispatching Building Services during meetings, after hours and on weekends. Operators are responsible for documenting the incident and dispatching the technician on call. • Dispatching Home Health after hours and on the weekends. Operators are responsible for documenting the incident, managing the home health on call schedule, documenting patient information, and contacting the nurse on call. • The Operators are a backup for Security and takes their calls when no one is available. • Operators train new hires (operators) and the Security staff. • Pro Operate TDD and Pacific Interpreters to process calls requiring special attention. • Provides information on patient location and is familiar with call restrictions of each area. • Ability to provide an appropriate initial response to irate callers and contact appropriate staff and escalate call. Work Shift Details: Afternoons, Available to work all shifts, holidays, and weekends Department: TELECOMMUNICATIONS Benefits for You At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members. Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes: · Medical, Dental and Vision plans · Life Insurance · Flexible Spending Account · Other voluntary benefit plans · PTO and Sick time · 401(k) plan with a match · Wellness program · Tuition Reimbursement Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits. The expected pay for this position is listed below: $17.00 - $17.00 The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

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