Communications Specialist Communications Specialist The Communications Specialist operates the VHC Health hospital telephone, voice paging, radio paging and security radio systems. This team member must respond to and appropriately handle all codes and alarms terminating in the communications office. In addition, the Communication Specialist must perform messaging tasks for staff as appropriate. Job Description Purpose & Scope: Operates the Hospital telephone, voice paging, radio paging and security radio systems. Must respond to and appropriately handle all codes and alarms terminating in the communications office. Must perform messaging tasks for staff as appropriate. Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Experience: One year of telephone operator (PBX) experience is preferred. Certification/Licensure: None. VHC Health™ has provided exceptional medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 75 years. A proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a national network of independent healthcare organizations, the Hospital prides itself on offering the latest technological advancements and medical practices. Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a Newsweek 2020 Best Maternity Care Hospital, received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and once again named a Leapfrog Top Hospital in 2019. Virginia Hospital Center is designated as a Magnet hospital® by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility offering comprehensive healthcare and multiple, independently recognized Centers of Excellence