Geisinger Health System

Systems Engineer Lead

Geisinger Health System$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • At least 12 years of relevant experience needed.
  • Strong communication skills essential.
  • Effective interpersonal communication abilities required.
  • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement new system software products and updates.
  • Maintain inventory of products, release levels, and modifications.
  • Inform personnel of features and limitations of new products and upgrades.
  • Document general system operating procedures for user reference.
  • Establish a technical library of resource materials for support.
  • Control distribution of manuals and updates for prudent usage.
  • Facilitate online documentation to reduce reliance on hardcopy.
  • Educate users and IT personnel on systems software applications.
  • Liaise with vendor software support for IT personnel as needed.
  • Analyze resource utilization and support planning activities.
  • Monitor team activities to ensure a productive environment.
  • Coordinate disaster recovery preparations and testing.
  • Perform employee reviews and manage on-call lists for staff responsibilities.
  • Develop budget in conjunction with management.
  • Provide leadership on chosen technology platform to Systems Support staff.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available.
  • Access to educational resources and training programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Supportive work environment that values collaboration.
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available.
Full Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Office Building I (GOB I)

Shift:
Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
Yes

Job Summary:
Responsible for assisting Information Technology staff in the installation, maintenance, implementation, and continuous usage of mid-range and mainframe software and hardware platforms.

Job Duties:
  • Evaluates, recommends, and implements new system software products, product updates, and new releases.
  • Maintains an inventory of products, current release level and all updates or local modifications.
  • Informs appropriate personnel of new features, limitations, and considerations produced by upgrades or new products.
  • Provides documentation on general system operating procedures.
  • Establishes and maintains a technical library of resource materials.
  • Controls the distribution of manuals and updates to ensure prudent purchasing, utilization, and currency of publications.
  • Facilitates online documentation where possible to avoid hardcopy.
  • Provides education and counsel to users and IT personnel on the use and understanding of systems software.
  • Serves as a liaison to vendor software support personnel as needed by IT personnel.
  • Determines, implements, and facilitates programs and procedures to analyze resource utilization and support planning activities.
  • Monitors team activities and takes corrective action to promote a productive environment.
  • Coordinates disaster recovery preparation and testing of applicable technology.
  • Performs employee reviews and coordinates on-call lists for all underlying responsibilities.
  • In conjunction with management, develops budget for area of responsibility.
  • Provides direct leadership on a chosen technology platform to other members of the Systems Support staff.


Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate's Degree = 2 years; Bachelor's Degree = 4 years).

Position Details:

Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:
Minimum of 12 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:
Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Teamwork

About Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Health System is a healthcare system serving more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and in southern New Jersey. The system was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Danville, Pennsylvania. Geisinger Health System includes 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 600,000-member health plan. The system employs more than 32,000 people, including over 1,800 physicians and 4,000 nurses. Geisinger Health System is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, including its use of electronic health records and its focus on patient-centered care.
Learn more about Geisinger Health System
Size
32,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1915

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