Telephone/Switchboard Operator

Job overview

The Telephone/Switchboard Operator role is onsite in Hampton, VA, on a first shift within a 24-hour department. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes the salary range as DOE. The role supports emergency communications and call routing in a department that monitors alarms and pages medical staff. The operator directs incoming calls and monitors emergency panels so appropriate staff can be alerted and activity can be documented. Rotating holidays and other shifts help maintain continuous department coverage.

What you'll do

• Answer and direct incoming calls
• monitor code blue, fire, and gas alarm panels
• alert staff to emergency codes through paging systems and overhead announcements
• page on-call physicians and medical staff when needed
• document and log codes and call activity.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

telephone operator

switchboard operator

hampton va

tmpc

first shift

call routing

emergency communications

alarm monitoring

paging systems

code blue

fire alarm

gas alarm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting states that the switchboard is staffed at all times in a 24-hour department, with holidays and other shifts rotated to meet staffing needs. U.S. citizenship is required.

About the employer

TMPC is hiring for this role. Industry: Office Administrative Services. Sector: 56.