Information Technology Manager

Responsibilities

• Affirms the information needs of the organization and develops strategies to fulfill those needs.
• Provides necessary information to users as required or requested.
• Maintains the reliability and continuity of the hospital’s information systems and network.
• Promotes the accuracy and security of the hospital’s electronic data stored in its systems.
• Trains IT-Technology Department staff on appropriate and adequate training.
• Establishes, implements, and monitors the IT strategy to align with the Health Systems strategy and goals.
• Prepares and administers IT operating and capital expenditure budgets, considering long and short-term goals and forecasting personnel, equipment, software, and educational/training needs.
• Maintains records and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes, ensuring complete and accurate records.
• Fosters and maintains internal and external communications, keeping senior leadership informed of significant activities, needs, and problems.
• Ensures IT systems comply with regulatory agency requirements such as HIPAA, HITECH, PCI, and other government/industry regulations.
• Supports the hospital’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to the position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, or related field with specialization in data communication and information systems, or equivalent business experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: None required. Preferred: NA.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in IT leadership position in a health care setting. Preferred: NA.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of application information technologies in health care. Excellent project management and vendor management skills. Knowledgeable of hospital operations, tactical planning, project management, personnel management, and staff development. Proven experience managing staff. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong ideation, analytical, and judgment skills necessary. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional walking, standing, bending, or lifting light office items (up to 25 pounds).
• Visual acuity to view computer screens and read detailed financial documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.
• May be required to move throughout the healthcare facility, including administrative and clinical areas.

Working Conditions

• Professional office setting within a healthcare facility.
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• Climate-controlled, well-lit, and ergonomically designed for extended computer work.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases.