PRN IT Technician

Overview

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Summary:

Responsible for preserving the hospital assets, information security and control structures. Monitors network maintenance and develops network troubleshooting methods to reduce downtime and lower repair costs. Monitors user accounts that utilize the EMR system. Works closely with Chief Information Officer and HIPAA compliance personnel.

• Manage information technology and computer systems.
• Monitor, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations.
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
• Work closely with departmental managers to determine the maintenance and growth needs of the network.
• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy.
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time.
• Manage user accounts utilizing the EMR system.
• Perform maintenance on domain server, wireless devices and hospital printers.
• Audit systems on network devices and accounts.
• Preserve assets, information security and control structures.
• Assist with the implementation of the disaster plan in the event of a crisis to maintain company functionality.
• Serve as HIPAA Privacy/Security Officer.
• Periodically review and recommend updates to HIPAA Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain the logs necessary to comply with HIPAA Policies and Procedures.
• Conduct periodic technical and non-technical evaluations of Hospital efforts to assure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI accessed or maintained by the organization.
• Manage staff authorization to access PHI and termination of access authorization.
• Develop recommendations to address issues identified in HIPAA Risk Assessment.
• Maintains confidentiality of Patient and Hospital matters.
• Attend continuing education classes as requested and required.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested and/or required.

• Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
• Working knowledge of the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule and Hi-Tech Act.
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Proven flexibility and willingness to handle a variety of tasks.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and follow through with effective solutions.
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Hands on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 2-3 year experience in information technology management, preferred.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills, preferred.

• Communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Additional language of Spanish, preferred.

• Must be proficient at mathematical and statistical calculations.

Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, ascend and descend stairs, possess ability to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Employee must frequently be able to lift 25 pounds from the floor to waist level. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision.