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Join a leading healthcare facility in Chicago as a Help Desk Specialist, providing crucial support for hardware and software issues. This role involves direct interaction with end-users and contributes to the seamless operation of technology for patient care. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills and a solid background in IT support, ideally with A+ certification.
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By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.
Job Description Summary
The Help Desk Specialist will provide "Tier 1" hardware and software support for end users. Participates in network maintenance and support activities such as hardware installations, software installations, system monitoring and back-ups, establishment of user accounts, background job runs, and report deliveries. Interacts with network and application teams to restore service and/or identify and correct core problems and training needs. May work on simple applications for departmental use or participate in other projects within the organization.Job Description
The Help Desk Specialist will:
Provide first tier end-user support via telephone in ACD Help Desk Environment.
Provide face-to-face support to end-users as directed by the Manager, IS Operations.
Resolve end users IS technology issues.
Install hardware, software and peripherals, troubleshooting basic hardware and software problems.
Document user interactions per established procedures.
Manage and document resolutions in assigned work queue to ensure issues are resolved, and appropriate trouble ticket documentation is captured.
Recommend system and process modifications to reduce user problems and improve customer service.
Prepare status reports for all work performed per established routines and procedures.
Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports directly to the IS Operations Manager.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
High School Degree required, A+ certification preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of network/application support experience required.
Superior customer service skills.
Experience trouble shooting PCs and printers in a client server environment required.
Knowledge of Windows operating systems and the MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Experience with Cerner and Microsoft Great Plains desirable, but not required
Familiarity with healthcare delivery processes a plus.
Ability to work effectively and responsibly in a team or independently.
Ability to read, understand and implement established procedures.
Ability to drive to SRAlab remote sites in the Chicagoland area to provide end-user support
Ability to transport and move PCs, printers, and related hardware weighing up to 30 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
Payand Benefits*:
Pay Range:$25.00 per hour
Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Equal Employment Opportunity
ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.