Network Administrator

Morris Hospital; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement plan including immediate 0%

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Nurse residency program

Wellness program

Health club / gym membership Reimb.

Rewards & Recognition programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morris Hospital is seeking a Network Administrator to design, implement, and support our networking and telecommunication infrastructure within a healthcare setting. You will work with IT and Netcom teams to manage LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi, voice systems, and related networks, while maintaining inventory and documentation of technical specifications.

This role requires effective communication and the ability to lead small projects.

Qualifications

• Must have strong networking knowledge and ability to implement and support complex networks.
• Experience with healthcare IT environments is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, support, and maintain networking and telecommunication infrastructure (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi/Voice systems).
• Maintain network inventory and documentation of technical specs.
• Coordinate with vendors, monitor contracts and assist in maintenance.
• Contribute to policies, procedures, and training for network resource administration.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate new network systems and applications.
• Monitor and test network performance and generate reports.

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

• The Network Administrator works under the direction of the Sr. Network Administrator and Director of Information Technology Infrastructure and Operations.
  The Network Administrator will work with IT and Netcom Teams to provide the following services to the organization:
  • Design, implement, support, and maintain networking and telecommunication infrastructure. Including, but not limited to, Voice Systems, Cell Phones, faxing technologies, Network Systems-LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi/ACI, Nurse Call Systems, UPS Battery Backup Systems, and other network and communication systems as assigned.
  • Maintains network and telecommunications component inventory and related documentations of technical specifications.
  • Be a contact point for network and communication related vendors, monitors contracts and bills, and assists in contractor and vendor maintenance of said systems.
  • Participates in the establishment and maintenance of policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration.
  • Participates in the evaluation, selection, development, and integration of new network systems and applications.
  Monitors and test network performance and prepares statistical reports.
  Maintains network and telecommunications component inventory and related documentations of technical specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional/Educational

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, with coursework in Data Networks, Data Security, Computer Science, Telecommunications, electronics, business administration, or related field. Additional years of relevant experience above the minimum will be considered in lieu of the required education, on a year-for-year basis.
  • Three plus years of healthcare experience preferred.
  • Experience with configuring network gear, wireless infrastructure, and collaboration systems.
  • Experience with Cisco networks required.
  • At least 1 of the following certifications: CCNA, CompTIA Network+
  • Experience working with network and communication vendors preferred.
  • Project management experience a plus.

• Personal

  • Effective communication skills, oral and written, including customer service skills, phone skills, and report writing.
  • Ability to communicate with other professionals.
  • Ability to lead small project teams.
  • Ability to analyze and offer recommendations on projects.
  • Possess superior human relations skills

Actual pay will be determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan, including immediate 100% vesting
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Nurse residency program
• Wellness program
• Health club / gym membership reimbursement
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Morris Hospital Employee Benefits