Network Technician

Overview

Position Overview .
Pay range: $19.80 - $32.15 / hour.
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

A team of more than 400 professionals,
Health System Information Services (HSIS) works to keep UAB Medicine’s IT systems and infrastructure running smoothly to deliver quality care to our patients. Join our nationally ranked team at UAB Medicine, the No. 1 Best Large Employer in 2021 as ranked by Forbes magazine.

The Network Technician s role is to assist upper level staff in the assurance of maintaining the stability and integrity of all Health System data communication. This includes voice, video, wireless and network services. In addition, the Network Technician will participate with the installation, monitoring, maintenance and support of all network hardware, software and communication links.

• Collaborate with leadership to assess near and long term network capacity needs
• Help replace legacy network equipment
• Make jumps in Communications Equipment Room as assigned
• Installs, tests, certifies and troubleshoots campus and remote-campus network cable infrastructure
• Help manage and maintain existing Network and peripherals
• Work Add moves and change work queue
• Help configure Cisco equipment
• Work after hours on-call 24x7 support, rotate weekly
• Other tasks as assigned
• Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, and other network appliances
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports
• Participate in managing all network security solutions
• Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team

High school diploma or GED required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

• Good Interpersonal skills
• Learn and apply new technical knowledge quickly
• Good communication skills

• CCNA - Ent
• Familiar with network design
• Experience working in a hospital environment
• Experience with basic hand tools
• Basic troubleshooting skills. The ability to think logically and methodically arrive at a sound solution
• Knowledge of structure wiring. Ability to make CAT 5 Ethernet Data cable
• Ability to accurately follow detailed written or verbal instructions
• Ability to be first response on automatic alerts and have knowledge of level 1 call support on Helpdesk problem requests

• Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs. unassisted) climbing, walking. Must be able to tolerate confined spaces.

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians.

Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care.

With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.