Vice President Information Systems Services

Kaweah Delta Health Care District•Visalia, CA

1d•$300,000 - $425,000

About The Position

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. The Vice President Information Systems Services is accountable for the development and execution of strategic plan elements and the operating performance of Information Services, Health Information Management, Clinical Engineering and PBX departments for the Kaweah Health. The position is a member of the Executive Team and organizes the Board's Information Systems Steering Committee in collaboration with the Board Committee Chair. Compensation based on experience and qualifications $300,000 to $425,000

Requirements

Master's degree
Seven or more years in progressively responsible information leadership positions.
Significant experience in hardware, software selection, and vendor negotiation.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs services and support provided by the Information Management Division consisting of Clinical Engineering, and Information System Services (ISS) which include Technical Services, Application Services, Clinical Informatics, and the Call Service Center which provides support to medical staff and all departments.
Responsible for the overall planning and decision making of the Information Systems Steering Committee and attends/participates in Board meetings and Board committees as appropriate.
Engages in the development of the organization’s Strategic Plan, and ensures the strategies, services, goals, and objectives of the Information Management Division are in alignment with those of the health system.
Serves the role of Information Security Officer consistent with HIPAA requirements for Protected Health Information supporting a patient's rights of privacy and security of health and financial information.
Strives to protect the organization from cyber threats through appropriate tools, technologies, processes, policies, and education.
Develops and leads high-performing department directors of assigned areas.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of available technology, selecting software and hardware best suited to needs within cost effective guidelines.
Negotiates skillfully all IT-related acquisitions and agreements.
Ensures an appropriate, effective, and regulatory-compliant clinical engineering service regarding biomedical equipment in support of patient safety and patient care.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.