Desktop Support Technician II

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking a Desktop Support Technician II to provide hands-on IT desktop support at the Tier 2 level. This on-site role supports Windows PCs, peripherals, and bedside devices in patient care areas, adhering to HIPAA and hospital security policies.

Responsibilities include imaging PCs, software deployment, and rapid issue resolution. A collaborative team will rely on your strong troubleshooting and customer-facing communication skills in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Windows-based desktops and peripherals in a healthcare or enterprise environment.
• Ability to image PCs and apply BIOS/Service Pack updates.
• Familiarity with DHCP/Static IP networking and basic network troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated commitment to security policies and HIPAA awareness.

Responsibilities

• Install, manage, and support Windows PCs and endpoints.
• Provide hands-on desktop support in a clinical environment.
• Utilize approved deployment systems to install software.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software, escalating when needed.
• Maintain ticket records with clear, user-friendly updates.
• Participate in on-call desktop team rotations.

Skills

Windows OS

PC imaging

Hardware troubleshooting

End-user support

Networking basics

Tools

Deployment systems

Job description

The Desktop Support Technician II role functions at an ITIL Tier 2 support level - which is the first escalation point after the IT Help Desk attempts to resolve a problem. Desktop Support Technician II is responsible for the implementation, troubleshooting and ongoing support of IT Desktop Technology that includes Windows proficiency, software installation, testing desk-side network and phone cable termination, PC imaging, BIOS / Service Pack patching, Desktop ergonomic wire-management, and General Troubleshooting support - applying IT solutions to a wide range of issues. This position is a 100% on-site job, due to the hands-on work and frequent transport of equipment required. This position is required to service equipment in and out of patient care areas using the appropriate clinical safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Install, manage, and support Windows PCs & laptops, DELL WYSE thin clients, printers, copiers, phones, scanners, barcode readers, e-Sign devices, tablets, and other IT endpoint devices.
• Install, manage, and support all Desktop Hardware running on hardwired, wireless, DHCP and Static IP networks. May involve collaborating with vendors or other DCH technical departments.
• Install allowed software using approved application deployment systems or standard manual methods.
• Proactively improve IT performance, correct issues or reactively restore service in cooperation with various User stakeholders, Information Technology teams, DCH Departments, independent DCH business partners and vendor support personnel.
• Simulate or recreate User problems to understand operating difficulties. Recommend system modifications or improvements to reduce User problems.
• Commit to fostering an environment of heightened security by following Information Technology Security Policies and participating in security training, such as Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), on an annual basis.
• Document progress and complete tasks in the appropriate IT support solution. Follow up daily on open cases with the customer, making notes or conversations in the ticket in order for the communication to be part of the record. Communicate technical or complex terms and explanations in user friendly, non-technical language.
• Respond promptly to phone calls and electronic communications.
• Use the online knowledge base to resolve known issues at the lowest point of escalation. Contribute to the knowledge base in order to improve the entire team’s subsequent troubleshooting.
• Identify when high impact, urgent or complex issues need to be escalated rapidly. Use informed reasoning to try to resolve tasks before escalating them, whenever possible.
• Ensure the success of escalated issues by providing a statement in the ticket of what was attempted, and what assistance is still needed. Verify the point of escalation is aware of the issue.
• Participate in Desktop Team on-call coverage, usually 1 out of every 9 weeks.

DCH Standards