Vanderbilt Health

Senior Information Technology Specialist (Local / Onsite)

Vanderbilt Health$85K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of relevant work experience in IT support and infrastructure management.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Proficient in implementing and maintaining IT hardware, software, and security measures.
  • Experienced in training personnel and providing performance feedback.
  • Demonstrates strong planning and resource management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Train new team members and provide performance evaluation input.
  • Design and develop IT solutions including hardware and software.
  • Implement and maintain IT hardware, software, and network infrastructure.
  • Develop and support IT strategies and policies.
  • Assist with new equipment installations and departmental relocations.
  • Train end users on technology tools and systems.
  • Support operational growth initiatives and project management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health offerings including medical and disability insurance.
  • Retirement plan options for long-term savings.
  • Wellness programs to enhance personal well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Full Job Description

Organization:

VUMC IT DSP Blue

Job Summary:

This position supports the organization's technology infrastructure, customer service needs, and operational growth initiatives. The role is responsible for implementing and maintaining IT hardware, software, and network solutions, supporting equipment installations and departmental moves, training end users, and assisting with technology strategy and operational processes. The position also contributes to quality improvement, change management, and resource planning efforts, ensuring reliable technology services and continued support of organizational objectives.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • May train new team members and provide input to employee performance evaluations.

  • Designs, develops, implements, and oversees information technology (IT) solutions including hardware and software.

  • Implements short- and long-term IT solutions that meet the needs of the organization. Installs, configures, administers, upgrades, and maintains security for IT hardware, software, and network infrastructure.

  • Support and provide input for information technology strategies, polices and plans, maintenance and use of information technology resources.

  • Support Customer requests for new equipment installations and departmental moves

  • Train and support technology users

  • Support operational processes and site acquisition and growth projects

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Quality Management (Intermediate): Maintains an open mind and appreciation of the "big picture" rather than rushing to traditional or historical conclusions or approaches. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully demonstrating quality management techniques with a group without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others. Has made and facilitated improvements to business processes within the scope of project assignments. Consistently delivers superior products and services.

• Managing Change (Intermediate): Capable of successfully delivering products and services without loss of productivity while accepting significant changes in environment, workload and re-structuring. Sets the example, provides leadership, coaches peers and team members, and generally raises the level of performance of others during reorganizations and

other changes which can have the potential to disrupt productivity and cause the degeneration of morale. Handles ambiguity and uncertainty with self-confidence and maturity. Has successfully prepared and implemented a plan for changes in behavior and competency for self and others, demonstrating a determination for personal and professional advancement.

• Planning and Organizing (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Achieves results within budget. Identifies relevant stakeholders and gains their commitment. Competently handles multiple assignments simultaneously. Reshapes project during life-cycle evolution, if needed. Demonstrates ability to break down work into manageable and measurable units. Accepts changes to assignments with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Uses available time efficiently.

• Resource Management (Novice): Sets priorities and balances project and assignment workload effectively and efficiently. Staffed a project team composed of people whose abilities are established. Demonstrates resourcefulness and creativity in accomplishing objectives with limited resources, budgets and/or time. Has developed needed skills on the project team when no other resources where available. Proficient in use of staffing tools and procedures such as job posting, career development, etc.

About the Department:

VUMC IT

VUMC IT provides hardware, software and service solutions for the entire Medical Center. With over 40,000 workstations in the Medical Center, our teams can assist not only with hardware support, but also software and application support and services to enhance security and protection of your information.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

    Core Accountabilities:

    Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

    Core Capabilities :

    Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

    Position Qualifications:

    Responsibilities:

    Certifications:

    Work Experience:

    Relevant Work Experience


    Experience Level:

    5 years

    Education:

    Bachelor's

    This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

    About Vanderbilt Health

    Vanderbilt Health provides a range of healthcare services, including treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. The organization operates multiple locations with convenient hours throughout Middle Tennessee. Vanderbilt Health offers features such as self check-in and an appointment waitlist to enhance patient convenience. The organization also provides medical records upon request. Patients and their families seek Vanderbilt Health's services for both routine needs and serious health concerns.

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