IT Summer Intern, Office of CDIO (Chief Digital and Information Officer)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

33d•$26•Hybrid

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Information Technology (IT) Intern will provide direct technical assistance and support to Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) team members for network, hardware, data, cyber security, software, and/or clinical informatics projects. Duties will be primarily project-based with varying responsibilities based on the primary team to which an Intern is assigned. Primary areas of opportunity include application & integration, data & analytics, infrastructure, cyber security, compliance, and support. The core requirement is a commitment to learning and an eagerness to participate in projects related to improving the organization's critical information systems, data security, and data management procedures. Join the central nervous system of our the IT Department! The Office of the CDIO sits at the intersection of Strategic Planning, Operations, Financial Management, and Vendor Management, driving the departments core performance. We are seeking a highly analytical and motivated intern to spearhead a critical project: designing and building a comprehensive departmental performance dashboard from the ground up. In this high-visibility role, you will engage directly with leaders across our key functions to gather requirements, analyze complex data sets, and leverage tools like Google to transform raw data into actionable insights. This project will directly address our 2026 strategic goal of becoming a more data-driven department by providing leadership with a real-time, unified view of our operational and financial health. This is the perfect opportunity for a student passionate about the intersection of data analytics, finance, and business strategy who wants to make a tangible impact on executive decision-making.

Requirements

Pursuit of a degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, cyber security, advanced mathematics, data science, advanced analytics, clinical informatics, program management, or similar program.
Minimum of 2 years of college or trade school education.
Current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Satisfactory customer service skills.
Basic troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical Certifications and Project Management Certifications are helpful but not required.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Solid troubleshooting skills.
Awareness of the Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) industry's current and emerging technology trends and direction, as well as a keen interest in information systems and technology.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a self-directed manner, with guidance from the assigned project leader and internship program coordinator for support
Google, Citrix, ITIL, Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master, and/or Clinical Informatics certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis to understand the user needs.
Assist in the development and improvement of IT product(s) to meet the user needs.
Conduct tests and identify errors within the IT product(s).
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and debugging with associated IT product(s).
Help with the software implementations, for example by providing training and support for the staff who will operate the software.
Participate in security monitoring and incident response services supporting the protection of HMH¿s assets, infrastructure and data.
Perform market research to compare and summarize current market options and develop organizational position statements regarding emerging technologies.
Consult with vendors, perform research and evaluate products to assist in the selection and purchase of equipment and installation or upgrade of systems.
Contribute to HMH's technical documentation and participate in policy, procedure, and standards development.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Available to work onsite 50% of the time with 50% remote work up to 40 hrs/wk during the program timeframe.
Maintain open communication and a positive working relationship with team members.
Maintain professional (business casual) dress and grooming.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.