IT Technical Support Specialist

UnityPoint Health•Sioux City, IA

13h

About The Position

UnityPoint Health is looking for an IT Technical Support Specialist to join our team! This role is responsible for supporting and resolving technology issues and project initiatives in the region, maintaining a strong working relationship with peers in all regions, and working collaboratively with the Regional Service Managers, customers, and other IT team members to ensure the delivery of excellent customer service. Location: Sioux City, Iowa Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Two-year degree in Computer Science or Programming. Equivalent education and work experience will be accepted only if previous experience applies to specific systems.
Requires Personal Computer experience
Networking experience preferred
Knowledge of a wide range of computer systems software, applications, hardware, and communications
Requires highly developed communications and negotiation skills to effectively work with all levels of management throughout the UnityPoint Health, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Knowledge of maintenance and repair of computer hardware; b) Investigating and resolving problems, and/or repairing as specified by work orders; c) Performing system upgrades, and other customized configurations; and d) Installing, integrating and configuring new systems and hardware for users.
Understands computer system functionality, limitations, and architecture of supported applications.
Ability to understand and deal effectively with problems and opportunities in a complex multiprocessing environment is crucial.
Ability to work as a team member, creating and maintaining effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of healthcare industry systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs quarterly end of lease activities as assigned.
Works on local and enterprise IT projects.
Works collaboratively and closely with Regional Service Managers, customers, other IT team members to ensure customer satisfaction needs are accomplished in acceptable timeframes.
Performs necessary system upgrades, repairs and maintenance on computer systems and peripherals.
Installs, integrates, and configures new computer systems.
Utilizes problem tracking system and procedures utilized by IT, and communicates needed changes to the system administrator.
Works collaboratively with other IT group members to ensure optimal application functionality.
Works collaboratively and closely with Regional Service Managers, customers, other IT team members to ensure customer satisfaction needs are accomplished in acceptable timeframes.
Interacts with customers, Regional Service Managers, and the IT management team to ensure hardware and software needs are met in acceptable timeframes.
Provides night and weekend on-call coverage as scheduled.
Maintains an understanding of the business environment and the business needs for local affiliate.
Monitors new developments in technology to determine their applicability to improve the delivered product while maintaining standardization.
Supports Corporate Unified Communications and Video Conferencing solutions as required.
Completes special projects and monthly reports as assigned.
Performs other duties as requested to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the department.