Client Technologies Technician

Brown University Health; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks an IT Support Specialist to deliver hardware, software, and LAN support across Brown University Health networks. Working under Infrastructure Services, you will assist in deploying devices, resolving OS and software issues, and serving as a technical resource for staff.

This full-time on-site role at Newport Hospital requires an 8-hour day schedule, weekday work, and occasional on-call coverage. An Associate's degree in IT with two years' experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to Associate's Degree with IT coursework; experience with computer hardware, software and peripherals.
• Two years' experience configuring client computers and testing software.
• Ability to work in a typical office environment and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Participates in implementing hardware, peripherals and software for site-specific or enterprise deployments.
• Support complex system installations at OS and rollout levels.
• Troubleshoot OS, hardware, software and e-communications issues and escalate as needed.
• Setup and install hardware, software, updates, peripherals, and system components.
• Provide ongoing post-installation support and on-call coverage as required.

Skills

IT support

Hardware installation

Software troubleshooting

Network systems

Customer service

Education

Associate's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

IP-based phones

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the management of Infrastructure Services, provides computer or device hardware, software, and local area network support to assure a high value, widely accessible, comprehensive, integrated information network which meets or exceeds customer expectations. The incumbent functions as a team participant in development and control of all, hardware, and computer peripherals and any devices that connect to the Brown University Health Local Area Networks at affiliate and enterprise levels and will act as a technical resource for other staff with computer equipment support issues. They must possess good customer relation skills, as they will be interfacing with customers daily.Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value DifferencesPatient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in implementing computer hardware, peripherals, and software. These implementations may be site-specific as well as enterprise deployable.
• Support complex system installations at the client operating system level, and client rollout level.
• Performs identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of client operating system, hardware, software and e-communications compatibility and integration; resolves problems in accordance with departmental policy/procedure and security regulations. May also be required to identify recurring issues, document, and escalated them to appropriate IT Teams.
• Performs setup and installation of computer hardware, software, software updates, peripheral equipment, and system components.
• Provides ongoing support after installation.
• Provides off- hours on call coverage (potentially including weekends and holidays) as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Equivalent to Associate's Degree with course work in Information Technology. Must have experience in computer based technologies, hardware, software, and peripherals. These would include PCs, monitors, cables, wireless/wired network systems, printers, IP-based phones, and cell phone integration as well as modern client operating systems and software (e.g. Windows 7, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, etc.). A combination of computer related technical training and technical microcomputer work experience may substitute for a degree.

EXPERIENCE

Two years' experience in configuring client computers, including making physical modifications to hardware and installing and testing software.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Duties are performed in a typical office environment, requiring extended periods of sitting, walking, and/or standing. It may also require lifting and moving equipment up to 50 lbs. Personal vehicle use is required, and mileage is reimbursed at the Internal Revenue Service rate.

INDEPENDENT ACTION

Employee functions independently within department policies and practices; generally, refers specific problems to management only where clarification of departmental policies may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Pay Range

$28.12-$46.39

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type

M-F 8:00 AM -4:30 PM

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No