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UHS

IT TECHNICIAN

UHS, Kirkland, Washington, United States, 98034


Responsibilities

Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility):

Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is responsible for helping to oversee the operations and maintenance of all computer hardware, software, LAN/WAN components and telecommunications within all the Fairfax campuses. The technician works under the guidance of the IT Manager. The technician will recommend solutions to the IT Manager for optimizing existing systems and research options on systems to meet changing hospital, regulatory and technological needs.

Wage Range:

Minimum: $26.00/hour

Maximum: $36.74/hour

Primary Responsibilities

:Works with the IT technician to actively assess the department processes, evaluate current and future needs and develop solutions for improvement. Works within a team of IT professionals, technicians and vendors to deliver high quality support.

Supports facility LSO - Local Security Officer and ensure compliance of all UHS policy & procedure requirements.

Exhibit excellent customer relations skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including vendors, coworkers, patients, visitors, families and referral sources.Assist in installation and maintenance of all hardware and software systems, including installing upgrades as needed.Participate in all IT projects, upgrades, and afterhours duties that these may entail.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

AA degree in related field or equivalent experience required. A+, Net+, MCSE strongly preferred.

Experience:

Three (3+) years of experience in operating/managing a complex PC-based IS system. Hospital or Healthcare organization experience preferred.

Technical Skills

: Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and applicable software packages. Superior knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft based applications.

Additional Requirements:

Organizational and project management skills preferred. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Adept at adapting to varying workloads and changing priorities based on emergent situations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to work with minimal supervision while demonstrating sound judgment. May be required to work occasional overtime and/or flexible hours.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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