Technical Support Specialist II; Desktop Support

Technical Support Specialist II (Desktop Support)

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Job Description:

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

Title:

Technical Support Specialist II (Desktop Support)

Role:
Desktop Support

Department:
Information Technology, Technical Services.

Work Hours:

As required to fulfill responsibilities.

Reports To:

Manager/Supervisor, Technical Services

• Minimum two (2) years of technical school or similar experience may replace schooling, required.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience troubleshooting in a Customer Service or Help Desk Support role. Exceptional customer service skills are a must.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience with Wintel PC's and iOS / Apple products, required.
• Demonstrated ability to install and repair PC hardware, software, printers, PC peripherals and related equipment via ticketing system.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience with the installation or management of Windows 2K Networks.
• Experience with install and support of PC, laptop, tablet and mobile hardware and software via remote management tools (certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft or HDI are a plus).
• Comptia A+ OR HDI Desktop Support Technician OR ITIL foundations OR Comptia Project+, required.
• Experience with VDI, Citrix, and other virtual desktop technologies.

• Ability to work independently and in teams with exceptional customer service, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with currently installed computer and telephone equipment, operating systems, PC peripherals and desktop applications.
• Install, configure, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and support computer workstations, laptops, printers, mobile devices, phones and other computer and telecommunications equipment.
• Diligent, results-oriented work habits. Ability to diagnose and resolve unique, nonrecurring problems associated with application software and operating systems; determine the source of problems and classify their level, priority, and nature.
• Ability to set priorities, produce accurate work, and meet deadlines; ability to function in a setting with a wide variety of duties and numerous interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow detailed instructions.
• Demonstrated continued professional development.
• Experience working with project management methodologies and acting as a project resource.

Requires the ability to move PC's and printers weighing up to 50 lbs. Can tolerate all aspects of a hospital environment specifically in an operating room setting. Requires planning, organizing, and working on multiple tasks at one time. Tolerates ambiguity in instructions and work situations.

• Generic
  
  Job Functions:
  
  See Generic Job Description for Administrative Partner.
• High level independent and team PC troubleshooting skills. Able to troubleshoot complicated, integrated systems.
• Detailed documentation and organization skills.
• Ability to mentor and assist onboarding new staff.
• Keeps CIO/Manager/Supervisor informed of any major system problems.
• Prepares for new and changed systems and operating environment by completing training programs as required.
• Understands current and emerging technologies and health care trends.
• Reports all compromises of security or information to Manager/Supervisor immediately.
• Completes assigned tasks within designated time frames.
• Operates equipment following established procedures.
• Troubleshoots all hardware and software problems, taking appropriate corrective action, or escalates trouble ticket to Supervisor or analyst. Follows up on all problems ensuring prompt resolution.
• Provides after-hours support according to posted on-call schedule.
• Documents all problems and their resolution according to department procedure. Updates, creates, assigns, follows-up, and closes open trouble tickets as needed.
• Answers, logs, and follows up on all tickets assigned to Desktop Support queue.
• Creates and/or maintains departmental documentation to reflect current environment and any system or procedural changes.

• Escalates technical trouble calls to technical support staff or appropriate resource.
• Track equipment for RMA and work orders.
• Maintains a trouble call clearance rate in accordance with departmental standards.
• Maintain/update customer and equipment database records as well as tracks user problems for trends.
• Maintains supplies as needed for production.