St Francis Medical Center

Telecom Engineer - Data Processing

St Francis Medical Center$70K — $101K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED; associate degree in telecommunications, electronics, or related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Telecom Technician with Avaya, Cisco, or Nortel systems, ideally in a healthcare setting.
  • Strong understanding of PBX, VoIP, nurse call systems, paging systems, and structured cabling.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with hospital-specific communication systems.
  • Understanding of hospital business operations and IT applications in healthcare.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot telecommunication systems in the hospital.
  • Work specifically with Avaya, Cisco, and Nortel technologies to ensure seamless communication.
  • Respond to emergency situations with technical expertise and attention to detail.
  • Independently identify responsibilities and take action with minimal oversight on critical matters.
  • Evaluate options and make informed decisions using discretion and independent judgment.
  • Effectively prioritize tasks and manage time to meet deadlines consistently.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package allowing customization to individual needs.
  • Paid time off and a 401K retirement plan included.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage provided.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education available.
  • Access to various voluntary benefit options.
Full Job Description
Overview

• Department: Data Processing

• Schedule: Day shift- M-F

• Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital

• Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecommunication systems, specifically those involving Avaya, Cisco, and Nortel technologies, ensuring seamless communication throughout the hospital. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to respond quickly to emergency situations. This position requires the ability to independently identify and fulfill responsibilities with minimal oversight, especially on critical matters. The role frequently involves exercising discretion and independent judgment, evaluating different options, and making informed decisions. The position is expected to effectively prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required qualifications:

High school diploma or GED, an associate degree in telecommunications, electronics, or a related field.

3+ years of experience as a Telecom Technician, with specific experience in Avaya or Cisco, or Nortel systems preferably in a hospital or

healthcare environment.

Strong understanding of PBX, VoIP, nurse call systems, paging systems, and structured cabling.

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience working with hospital-specific communication systems such as nurse call and emergency response systems.

Understands hospital business operations and structure, general requirements in an integrated delivery system, and use of IT applications in the

practicing healthcare environment.

Open to travel when required.

Preferred qualifications:

Relevant certifications such as BICSI, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $70,720 to $101,920.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment StatusFull Time ShiftDays

About St Francis Medical Center

St. Francis Medical Center is a for-profit hospital in Lynwood, California, United States, owned by Prime Healthcare Services.
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