TELECOMMUNICATION SPECIALIST - Wausau, WI

For a 4th year in a row, Aspirus has been recognized as one of the top Health Systems in the United States by IBM Watson in their annual study identifying the top-performing health systems in the country based on overall organizational performance. We are seeking a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST in Wausau, WI at Aspirus Wausau Hospital who effectively operates and routes traffic on various communications systems including telephone, radio paging, public address paging and operator workstations. Keeps information current and performs system backups. Their constant interaction with the public requires a professional, helpful and courteous attitude and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. The interdependency between them mandates an attitude of support and teamwork, and the unique situations presented to them requires clear, objective thinking and self-empowerment. Works any shift at any time in order to meet department requirements. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of switchboard and communication practices normally acquired through demonstrated ability to read, write, remember and follow verbal or written instructions. A high school diploma and previous switchboard or information systems experience beneficial. Possesses an excellent working knowledge of computer operations and typing skills. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with all types of individuals with various educational and cultural backgrounds including patients, staff and the general public. Possesses ability to function under pressure and establish priorities. Hours: .6 part-time, 48 hours every 2 weeks. Night shift, Sunday Saturday 11pm 7apm, will also rotate weekends/holidays Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, womens health, and spine and neurological care Aspirus has a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees, our patients, and our communities. All employees based in the U.S. are required to provide proof of vaccination, unless the employee has an Aspirus-approved reasonable accommodation or as otherwise required by law. Link: Wausau, Wisconsin (

Created: 2025-09-06