Switchboard Operator
Company: Ascension
Role summary
Switchboard Operator is a part-time role at Ascension in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-10. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Switchboard Operator
- Company
- Ascension
- Location
- Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- part-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-09-10
Looking for a part-time role where you can be the friendly voice of a healthcare organization? Ascension is hiring a Switchboard Operator to connect callers to the right people and departments. No degree is needed, and it's a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a reputable company.
Job description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers
Department: Telecom
Schedule: Rotating shift l Part-time
Salary range: $19.22 - $26.01 per hour
How you'll make an impact in this role
Receive and relay internal and external calls and provides general information according to protocol.
Maintain desk directories, on-call list, reference guides and other associated reference materials.
Operate beeper and paging system to contact personnel and code team.
Communicate codes, alerts, drills and other announcements according to established policies and protocols, including disaster management plans.
What minimum qualifications 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.
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 97,000+ 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.
Equal employment opportunity employer
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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) 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.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.