Communications Operator

Marshall Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Placerville Mid-level Communications

Mid-level Communications role at Marshall. Placerville.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll keep the hospital switchboard covered across AM, PM and NOC shifts
You’ll send emergency information through overhead pages, radio communication and electronic pages
You’ll serve as the hospital’s first community contact with prompt, courteous and accurate responses
You’ll operate the PBX while managing several callers and repetitive switchboard tasks

What you bring

A high school education or equivalent
You’ll follow Marshall Medical Center policies and procedures
You’ll respond quickly during emergencies
You’ll handle the PBX, multiple callers, and basic Word and Excel work

Who this fits

You’ll fit if you can stay accurate and polite while managing several callers and repetitive switchboard work. This is a limited-term, per-diem position lasting up to six months, with variable AM, PM and NOC shifts supporting service in Placerville seven days a week.

From the employer

Department:

Patient Registration

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Limited Term - Per Diem (Fixed Term)

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Non-RN Per Diem 1

Minimum Pay Range:

$21.00 - $24.15

Job Description:

*** Limited Term Up to 6 Months ***

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Communications Operator covers the switchboard on three different 8 hour shifts (AM, PM and NOC), covering the switchboard 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This position facilitates the communication of emergency situations with an overhead page, radio communication or electronic page. The Communication Operator is also the hospital’s first contact with the community and must provide accurate, courteous and prompt responses.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

High School education or equivalent.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of and compliance with Marshall Medical Center’s Policies and Procedures.
Must be able to respond quickly to emergency situations.

Skills:

Must be able to master the use of the PBX switchboard, juggle several callers at once and respond to calls accurately, quickly and politely.
The job requires long periods of time sitting with repetitious functions.
Possesses basic computer skills including Word and Excel.