What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telecommunications Specialist position at Singing River Health System?
Telecommunications Specialist
Singing River Health System Hospital - Pascagoula | Full-Time | Schedule is 7 : 30am - 4pm Monday - Friday |
2809 Denny Ave
Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581
United States
PositionOverview : The Communications Specialist assists in the design, implementation, installation and maintenance of technical aspects of voice and data communications for Singing River Health System and its contractual affiliates
DISCLAIMER : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned .
Education :
High school graduate or equivalent required. Associate's Degree in Telecommunications or related field preferred.
License : N / A
Certification : N / A
Experience :
A minimum of three (3) years' experience in the telecommunications field or in a related field with installation capacity required. Experience with Meredian, Toshiba, Norstar, and VOIP telephone systems preferred. Experience in a hospital or healthcare related fields preferred.
Reports to : Telecom Supervisor
Supervises : None
Physical Demands :
Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Work involves lifting and carrying objects weighing as much as fifty(50) pounds, reaching overhead, climbing a ladder, and other general construction activities. Must be able to stand for extended periods and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express / exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, with the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Mental Demands :
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties / assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication / speaking / enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
Special Demands :
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must have a valid driver's license.
