IT Information Technology Director

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

21h•$4,043 - $6,064

About The Position

This is a Full Time Position Compensation Range: $4,043.20 to $6064.00 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off Position Classification: Exempt Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities: Demonstrates 100% commitment to high performance in accordance with the CHOICE values of MRH and represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES: Carries out managerial responsibility of the department through effective communication and in accordance with the employee handbook, policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, orienting, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; establishing deadlines; scheduling; timekeeping; providing continuous, overall performance feedback and evaluation, including appropriate documentation supporting employee performance assessment; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, conducting departmental investigations in collaboration with HR and Risk Management leadership, and effectively resolving problems. Plans, coordinates, assigns, and monitors department performance and coaches, counsels, mentors, trains, and advises employees in the department for the dual goals of meeting department, organizational, and employee career development goals. Interprets, develops, communicates, updates, and/or monitors policies, procedures, and standards for the department, in relation to applicable laws and organizational goals. Oversees the preparation of the department budget and manages department contracts, including providing accounting of expenditures; preparing and submitting requests/purchase requests for operating, personnel, and capital budget; providing and presenting financial information, data, and history to justify requests to aid in discussions; negotiating contracts; monitoring the work of contractors/vendors and assuring that work is done in compliance with contract specifications; and participating in related meetings. Coordinates with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Human Resources Department on personnel budget matters. Plans and implements short-term, long-term, or annual goals, objectives, and strategies for the department, projects, or programs to ensure efficient organization and completion of work. Ensures quality standards and compliance with applicable laws and regulations are maintained. Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications. May serve as a liaison and/or member of various committees, boards, and/or teams and collaborates, persuades, presents reports to, and negotiates with others outside own work area to coordinate efforts and maintain cooperative and efficient relations. Attends and participates in monthly management meetings. Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities: Establish, plan and administer overall policies and goals for the MIS department goals and infrastructure. Responsible for evaluating existing technologies and processes, then advising executive administration. Establish long-term needs for information systems. Plans/assists strategy for developing systems. Assists with the development of network maintenance and growth plans. Creating and maintain annual budget. Manage day-to-day MIS duties and tasks. Ensures that the Information Technology team addresses all needs and is responsible for the timely and accurate. resolution of all technical hardware and software problems. Direct major projects and manage smaller projects, which include planning, prioritizing, coordinating and reporting of group activities (both internal and external resources). Plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization. Performs other duties as assigned. Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities: Demonstrates 100% commitment to performance in accordance with the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner. Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff, and vendors. Adheres to MRH attire/dress code per policies and procedures. Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self-motivated; and manages activity and time. Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; and attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes. Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. Strives to uphold regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state, and federal regulations and policies. Follows policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management to ensure a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions with a valid driver’s license). Must be able to legally work in the United States. Must be able to pass a background check. Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable). Must complete employee health meeting. Required Education/Licensure/Certification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. ICS-100 completed within 90 days of hire or entering into position.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions with a valid driver’s license).
Must be able to legally work in the United States.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
Must complete employee health meeting.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
ICS-100 completed within 90 days of hire or entering into position.

Responsibilities

Carries out managerial responsibility of the department through effective communication and in accordance with the employee handbook, policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, orienting, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; establishing deadlines; scheduling; timekeeping; providing continuous, overall performance feedback and evaluation, including appropriate documentation supporting employee performance assessment; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, conducting departmental investigations in collaboration with HR and Risk Management leadership, and effectively resolving problems.
Plans, coordinates, assigns, and monitors department performance and coaches, counsels, mentors, trains, and advises employees in the department for the dual goals of meeting department, organizational, and employee career development goals.
Interprets, develops, communicates, updates, and/or monitors policies, procedures, and standards for the department, in relation to applicable laws and organizational goals.
Oversees the preparation of the department budget and manages department contracts, including providing accounting of expenditures; preparing and submitting requests/purchase requests for operating, personnel, and capital budget; providing and presenting financial information, data, and history to justify requests to aid in discussions; negotiating contracts; monitoring the work of contractors/vendors and assuring that work is done in compliance with contract specifications; and participating in related meetings.
Coordinates with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Human Resources Department on personnel budget matters.
Plans and implements short-term, long-term, or annual goals, objectives, and strategies for the department, projects, or programs to ensure efficient organization and completion of work.
Ensures quality standards and compliance with applicable laws and regulations are maintained.
Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
May serve as a liaison and/or member of various committees, boards, and/or teams and collaborates, persuades, presents reports to, and negotiates with others outside own work area to coordinate efforts and maintain cooperative and efficient relations.
Attends and participates in monthly management meetings.
Establish, plan and administer overall policies and goals for the MIS department goals and infrastructure.
Responsible for evaluating existing technologies and processes, then advising executive administration.
Establish long-term needs for information systems.
Plans/assists strategy for developing systems.
Assists with the development of network maintenance and growth plans.
Creating and maintain annual budget.
Manage day-to-day MIS duties and tasks.
Ensures that the Information Technology team addresses all needs and is responsible for the timely and accurate. resolution of all technical hardware and software problems.
Direct major projects and manage smaller projects, which include planning, prioritizing, coordinating and reporting of group activities (both internal and external resources).
Plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates 100% commitment to performance in accordance with the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff, and vendors.
Adheres to MRH attire/dress code per policies and procedures.
Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self-motivated; and manages activity and time.
Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; and attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Strives to uphold regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state, and federal regulations and policies.
Follows policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management to ensure a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.