LAN Technician I

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability protection

Vacation and sick leave

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition remission

Job summary

Howard University Hospital is seeking a LAN Technician I to act as the on-site face of Information Technology for clinicians, staff, and care teams. The role involves installing, configuring, diagnosing, repairing, and upgrading computers and clinical devices, handling Tier II escalations, and providing direct end-user support to ensure uninterrupted patient care across the hospital campus.

You will perform site surveys, support access management, and collaborate with other teams to deploy

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of computer hardware and peripherals.
• Knowledge of Android and Apple technologies.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site point of contact for requests, incidents, and access-related support.
• Provide face-to-face technical support and user training.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and administer compute environments and endpoint devices.
• Manage access provisioning and troubleshoot in person to support patient care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology

A+ Certification or similar technical certification

ITIL v3 Foundations certification

Job description

Role Summary

Howard University Hospital is seeking a LAN Technician I to serve as the on-site face of Information Technology for our clinicians, staff, and care teams. In this hands-on role, you are the single point of contact for in-person support - installing, configuring, diagnosing, repairing, and upgrading the computers, mobile devices, peripherals, and clinical equipment our providers rely on every day. You will handle Tier II escalations from the Service Desk, manage access requests, and provide "smart hands" support for basic network and server hardware. If you enjoy solving problems face-to-face and want your technical work to directly support patient care at a nationally recognized academic medical center, this is your opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the on-site point of contact for requests, incidents, and access-related support at any of the organization's locations.
• Interact directly with customers to provide face-to-face technical support, training, and instruction.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and provide day-to-day administration and support for the compute environment.
• Support the administration and configuration of endpoint devices including laptops, tablets, desktops, peripherals, and clinical devices.
• Conduct site surveys; assess and document current site equipment, configurations, and user requirements.
• Perform access management and provisioning for application and system access, and partner with end users and support staff to configure, troubleshoot, and maintain access-related issues.
• Troubleshoot problem areas in person, by telephone, or via email in a timely and accurate manner, and provide end-user assistance where required.
• Maintain an accurate understanding of operational time commitments and remain available to support project-based implementations.
• Follow standard operating procedures, along with change and release management processes, for software and hardware deployments and transitions.
• Facilitate conversations across employees, vendors, and other support teams while implementing or upgrading devices and software.
• Partner with the Project Management Office on device refresh and general device deployment activities.
• Participate in the creation of detailed work breakdown structures for the implementation of automated and manual provisioning configurations.
• Complete necessary internal reporting and report status to various levels of management and client representatives.

Required Qualifications

• Good understanding of computer hardware and peripherals.
• Good understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities.
• General knowledge of information systems, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems management.
• Good understanding of Android and Apple technologies.
• Solid understanding of HIPAA and a commitment to maintaining patient, family, and staff confidentiality.
• Ability to respond quickly to multiple, competing priorities while delivering excellent service.
• Effective and proactive communicator; self-driven, independent, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized critical thinker with a positive, service-minded attitude.
• Ability to work well in a team-based management approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assume responsibility and exercise authority over assigned work functions.
• Ability to execute in high-stress situations and to seek out opportunities for learning and improvement.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and to be on call after hours.
• Ability to sit, walk, and stand frequently throughout the shift, and to occasionally bend, squat, kneel, climb, twist, and lift or carry up to 35 lbs. (heavier loads with equipment assistance).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology.
• A+ Certification or similar technical certification.
• ITIL v3 Foundations certification.
• Prior desktop or field support experience in a hospital or other healthcare setting.

About Howard University Hospital

Founded in 1862 as Freedmen's Hospital, Howard University Hospital is the nation's only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black College or University. As a Level 1 Trauma Center serving the District of Columbia, we deliver advanced, compassionate care to a diverse patient population while training the next generation of healthcare professionals. For more than 150 years, our mission has been to provide exceptional care to the communities who need it most.

What We Offer

At Howard University Hospital, we invest in the people who care for our community:

• Work-life balance - schedules and paid time off designed to support life outside of work.
• Recognition and rewards - programs that celebrate the contributions of our team members.
• Comprehensive benefits - health coverage, disability protection, vacation and sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition remission - up to two courses per semester to support your continued education.
• Mission-driven work - join an institution that has served the District of Columbia for more than 150 years.

POSITION DETAILS

Department Information Technology
Reports To LAN Technician Supervisor
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Local 2094 - Grade 2094-21
Schedule Monday - Friday 12:00a - 8:30a
Weekend Requirement Every other weekend, holiday coverage may be required

PAY

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Howard University Hospital and Local 2094. The hourly base pay range for this position is $27.07 - $43.33, in accordance with the Local 2094 wage scale for Grade 2094-21. Placement within the range is determined by the applicable contract provisions, including relevant experience and qualifications. Shift differentials and other premiums are paid as provided under the collective bargaining agreement.

Culture of Care

In an effort to improve patient safety, Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture. This atmosphere of accountability promotes the identification of human error (mistake), at-risk behavior (behavioral choice that increases risk), and reckless behavior (disregard for risk). The goal is to maintain a culture for learning, safe systems, and well-managed behavioral choices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process may contact [e-mail].

Pay Transparency

The posted pay range reflects the hourly base pay range for this position under the applicable collective bargaining agreement and does not include shift differentials, premiums, or the value of benefits.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The organization reserves the right to alter working hours based on needs.