Director of Information Technology

The Collective Group, LLC; Meeker (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Group, LLC is seeking a strategic Director of Information Technology to lead the healthcare IT function onsite in Meeker, Colorado. You will shape IT strategy, oversee infrastructure, and drive projects that support patient care and operations.

You will manage a diverse technology team, partner with clinical and administrative colleagues, and ensure security, continuity, and cost-effective technology solutions across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• 10+ years' IT operations experience in healthcare.
• 5+ years in management or leadership roles.
• Experience with AD and GPOs.
• Experience with Windows DNS/DHCP/WINS/DFS in Windows environment.
• Knowledge of Firewalls.
• Understanding of network concepts (Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN).
• Experience with EMR systems (Athena Health, Meditech) preferred.
• Hospital environment experience with hospital applications (PACS, Pyxis, Lab, Surgery, Nurse Call) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT operations, facility communications & infrastructure.
• Develop, implement and evaluate IT projects aligned with objectives.
• Partner with departments to address IT needs.
• Manage IT staff and provide development opportunities.
• Maintain EMR projects including interface builds.
• Prepare budgets and performance reports.
• Ensure timely resolution of reported issues.
• Develop IT strategies, policies and procedures.
• Procure equipment and software and plan implementations.
• Pursue grants to keep technology affordable.
• Support technical IT, clinical IT teams and helpdesk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Diversity and inclusion

Emotional intelligence

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or Technology related field

Tools

Active Directory

GPOs

VMware vSphere

Horizon

Windows Server

Juniper Mist Wi-Fi

O365

Mitel VoIP

EMR (Athena Health, Meditech)

PACS

Job description

Director of Information Technology

FLSA Classification: Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Location: Onsite in Meeker, CO

The IT Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the entire Information Technology department and ensuring that our technology systems are reliable, up-to-date, and meet the needs of the facility.

Essential Functions

• Overseeing all IT operations, facility communications and infrastructure.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating IT projects in line with organizational objectives.
• Partnering with other departments to determine and address their IT needs and requirements.
• Managing and guiding IT employees and providing them with development opportunities.
• Ensuring the maintenance of current EMR projects including interface builds and supporting technology.
• Preparing financial budgets and performance reports.
• Ensuring reported issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Exercising analytical and problem-solving skills to support and resolve issues.
• Developing IT strategies, policies and procedures.
• Purchasing equipment and software and developing implementation plans.
• Seeking opportunities for grants to keep technology affordable and up-to-date.
• Manage and support technical IT, clinical IT teams and helpdesk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or Technology related field
• 10+ years' experience working in IT operations in healthcare environments, supervising technology teams and overseeing large information technology projects, with 5 years in advanced or management positions
• Experience with administering Active Directory (AD) and GPO's
• Experience with administering DNS, DHCP, WINS, DFS and other Windows Server related technologies in a Windows environment
• Knowledge of Firewalls
• Understanding of Network principles and concepts (Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN )
• Understanding of infrastructure and server theories, principles, and concepts
• Experience with Juniper Mist Wi-Fi based technologies
• Experience with VMware vSphere and Horizon
• Experience with O365 preferred
• Understanding of Physical Server architecture
• Knowledge of VoIP Phones (Mitel) preferred
• Knowledge of EMR products (Athena Health and Meditech) preferred
• Hospital experience with knowledge of Hospital Applications (PACS, Pyxis, Lab Instruments, Surgery Applications, Nurse Call System) preferred.

Skills and Expectations

• Strong knowledge of project management principles
• Exceptional attention to detail and highly organized
• Able to work on and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Kind and professional demeanor.
• Professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.
• Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
• Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
• Adherence to ALL confidentiality procedures and policies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in emergency situations.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee:
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.
• Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.
• Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
• Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
• Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
• May be required to wear N95s or PAPRS throughout the shift.