IT Area Lead

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

• Manages the activities of multiple assigned CommonSpirit Health integrated processes or designated strategies involving multiple programs, projects and functions, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings.
• Supervises staff when appropriate, matrix staff, and vendor partner staff  including prioritizing and assigning work; assisting with performance evaluations; ensuring local IT staff is trained and follow policies and procedures in alignment with facility standards; maintaining a safe working environment; and, assisting in the making of hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Lead and be accountable for all local IT service delivery, including prioritization of national team efforts.  Works with IT Director and Divisional CIO to educate local leadership how the strategic IT direction will impact the facilities, and how future and current systems can best be optimized for the function(s)/unit(s) benefit.  Assist in the development and maintenance of the approved annual operations and capital budgets for the function(s)/unit(s) IT systems.
• Coordinate with various CommonSpirit Health teams to ensure that all information systems and networks operate according to internal standards, external accrediting agency standards, regulatory agencies, and legal requirements, including HIPAA. Coordinate with IT infrastructure support teams to maintain a stable environment, including network, desktops, telecommunications and servers.
• Works collaboratively with, but not limited to, Biomedical/Clinical Engineering, Clinical Informatics, Facilities, Supply Chain, Physician Enterprise staff and leadership as a resource for evaluation of equipment purchases as it pertains to network use, power sources, compatibility with existing hardware and software, and adherence to CommonSpirit Health data security policies as well as IT standards for systems and the governance processes.
• Responsible for the support and alignment of established governance, intake, standards within the supported areas.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience required
Requirements:
● IT Healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
● 3 years of relevant technical and business experience.
● 1 year Information Technology Leadership experience required.
● Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders required.
● Demonstrated ability to launch and deliver/manage multiple IT projects on time and within budget required.
● Experience in departmental budgeting, personnel management and project management preferred.
● Experience managing operational and capital budgets and resource allocations preferred.
● Skills in Microsoft Office and G-Suite product suite or equivalent desired.
● Possess industry knowledge and stays abreast of key issues, trends and directions in Healthcare IT desired.

Salary : $32 - $46