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Desktop Support Technician II

DCH Health System
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Desktop Support Technician II role provides IT support at an ITIL Tier 2 level, focusing on troubleshooting and ongoing support of desktop technology.
  • Candidates must have an Associate's or Technical degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with 2-3 years of IT desktop experience.
  • This is a 100% on-site position that requires servicing equipment in patient care areas while adhering to clinical safety precautions.
  • The job involves installing and managing various IT endpoint devices, improving IT performance, and documenting progress in support solutions.
  • Salary details are not provided in the overview, but the role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and a commitment to security within the healthcare IT environment.

Overview

The Desktop Support Technician II role functions at an ITIL Tier 2 support level – which is the first escalation point after the IT Help Desk attempts to resolve a problem.  Desktop Support Technician II is responsible for the implementation, troubleshooting and ongoing support of IT Desktop Technology that includes Windows proficiency, software installation, testing desk-side network and phone cable termination, PC imaging, BIOS / Service Pack patching, Desktop ergonomic wire-management, and General Troubleshooting support - applying IT solutions to a wide range of issues.  This position is a 100% on-site job, due to the hands-on work and frequent transport of equipment required.  This position is required to service equipment in and out of patient care areas using the appropriate clinical safety precautions. 

Responsibilities

  • Install, manage, and support Windows PCs & laptops, DELL WYSE thin clients, printers, copiers, phones, scanners, barcode readers, e-Sign devices, tablets, and other IT endpoint devices.
  • Install, manage, and support all Desktop Hardware running on hardwired, wireless, DHCP and Static IP networks. May involve collaborating with vendors or other DCH technical departments.
  • Install allowed software using approved application deployment systems or standard manual methods.
  • Proactively improve IT performance, correct issues or reactively restore service in cooperation with various User stakeholders, Information Technology teams, DCH Departments, independent DCH business partners and vendor support personnel.
  • Simulate or recreate User problems to understand operating difficulties. Recommend system modifications or improvements to reduce User problems.
  • Commit to fostering an environment of heightened security by following Information Technology Security Policies and participating in security training, such as Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), on an annual basis.
  • Document progress and complete tasks in the appropriate IT support solution.  Follow up daily on open cases with the customer, making notes or conversations in the ticket in order for the communication to be part of the record.  Communicate technical or complex terms and explanations in user friendly, non-technical language.
  • Respond promptly to phone calls and electronic communications.
  • Use the online knowledge base to resolve known issues at the lowest point of escalation.  Contribute to the knowledge base in order to improve the entire team’s subsequent troubleshooting.
  • Identify when high impact, urgent or complex issues need to be escalated rapidly. Use informed reasoning to try to resolve tasks before escalating them, whenever possible.
  • Ensure the success of escalated issues by providing a statement in the ticket of what was attempted, and what assistance is still needed. Verify the point of escalation is aware of the issue.
  • Participate in Desktop Team on-call coverage, usually 1 out of every 9 weeks.
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    DCH Standards:

    • Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
    • Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
    • Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
    • Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
    • Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
    • Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
    • Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
    • Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

     

    • Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start.
    • Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required.
    • BSN preferred, minimum Associates required
    • Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

     

    Required within 6 months of start date:  American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted

     

    Cardiac/Critical Care:

    • ACLS

    Emergency Department-both campuses:

    • ACLS
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

    Emergency Department – Regional Campus only:

    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

    Perioperative:

    • ACLS
    • PACU –PALS; ACLS

    Women’s/Children:

    • NICU –Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
    • Labor & Delivery –ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
    • Mother Baby Unit – NRP
    • Pediatrics – PALS

    Clinical Support:

    • Cardiac Monitoring Unit –ACLS

    Dialysis:

    • ACLS

     

    International RNs:

    • Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start.
    • Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date.
    • BSN preferred, minimum Associates required
    • Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

     

    Working Conditions

     

    WORK CONTEXT

    • Demonstrate leadership skills
    • Requires decision making that will affect others
    • Responsible to achieve outcomes
    • Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately
    • Ability to delegate to team members and students
    • Must be able to receive delegation
    • Address conflict and stressful situation
    • Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion
    • Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities
    • Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting
    • Must be able to work in groups
    • Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work
    • Must be able to meet time pressure and time lines
    • Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions
    • Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc.
    • Schedules vary; every other weekend required. Weekends include Saturday & Sunday

    PHYSICAL FACTORS

    • Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking
    • Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction
    • Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop
    • Must be able to run in an emergency
    • Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects
    • Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips
    • Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation
    • Must possess stamina to work prolonged shifts
    • Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
    • Physical presence onsite is essential.

     

    KEY WORD SEARCH

     

    Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse, RN




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