Apply to KS-Director of Information Technology/Security

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8a-4:30p

Job Summary: Monitors and controls the software, hardware, support needs and data entry station to process business and medical operation needs of the patient care providers. Directs the operational activities of the department including but not limited to, the evaluation and installation of new software systems. Is a member of the decision team used in making selections of appropriate software systems to provide support in short and long-term planning, directing operations and monitoring process of special projects according to hospital policy and procedures.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ability to comprehend technical language of operating instructions and equipment manuals.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel and general public.
• Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel including all departments of the facility.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. that are necessary for providing a sound information systems department.
• Manual dexterity is required to operate machines quickly and accurately.
• Demonstrates knowledge of office procedures, maintains confidential materials, establishes priorities and procedures for daily workload and documents any system problems.
• Completes special projects in the time frame allotted.
• Identify and resolve equipment, system and user errors and problems upon notification.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication, reports significant information and all unusual incidents occurring within area of responsibility to management in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct as outlined by hospital policy.
• Communicates using effective sending and listening techniques so that information in written and verbal form is acknowledged as understood.
• Participating in organizational activities and attends in-service opportunities.
• Have knowledge of and comply with organizational policies and procedures.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to relate to and work with all individuals within the facility.
• Experience in computer operation and networking required.

Requirements:

Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.
• Assists in the selection of IT staff.
• Evaluates IT personal on a regular basis according to prescribed guidelines.
• Resolves personnel concerns of the department.
• Assigns job duties to IT staff.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the hospital as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Performs department in-services, completes and returns in a timely fashion.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, department and staff.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Attends committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate, actively participates in the departments CQI activities.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control.
• Effectively and consistently communicates administrative directive to personnel and encourages interactive departmental meetings and discussion.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Resolves personnel concerns at the departmental level, utilizing the grievance process as required.
• Complies with Rules of Conduct.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis on IT, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience may be accepted in lieu of a college degree.
• A minimum of six months experience in IT procedures in the healthcare environment.