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Switchboard Operator

**Your future role at a glance**

**Location:** Glendale, WI

**Facility:** Ascension WI Glendale Gorporate Office

**Department:** Switchboard

**Schedule:** PMs | Part-time

**Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity**

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

**Benefits that help you thrive**

+ **Comprehensive health coverage:** medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

+ **Financial security & retirement:** employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

+ **Time to recharge:** paid time off (PTO) and holidays

+ **Career growth:** Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

+ **Emotional well-being:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

+ **Family support:** parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

+ **Other benefits:** optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process._

**How you’ll make an impact in this role**

+ Manage the organization’s telecommunications hub to ensure every internal and external caller is connected swiftly and accurately to the care or information they need.

+ Coordinate emergency response communications by broadcasting codes, alerts, and disaster protocols, serving as a vital link in maintaining hospital-wide safety.

+ Facilitate immediate connections for medical teams using paging and beeper systems to ensure life-saving "code teams" reach their destinations without delay.

+ Maintain real-time digital directories and on-call schedules to ensure the right provider is reachable at the right time, every time.

+ Serve as the professional voice of the organization, providing clear and empathetic guidance to patients and families navigating the healthcare system.

**What minimum requirements you’ll need**

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

+ Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

**What additional preferences we're seeking**

+ 20 hours per week | 2-10pm with alternating weekends and holidays

**_Equal employment opportunity employer_**

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

**_Fraud prevention notice_**

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

**_E-Verify statement_**

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.


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