Information Systems Manager - Information Systems, Full-Time, Day Shift

Island Health is searching for an experienced Manager of Information Systems at our hospital in Anacortes, WA.

Work Schedule:

• 1.0 FTE/40 hours per week
• Day Shift
• For Information on Employee Benefits

Salary Range: $125,486.40 - $188,240

Information Systems Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all daily operations of the information services and technology organization, including: help desk; data center operations; network and tele-communications operations; daily coordination with technology and application vendors; and end-user devices and computers.
• Work closely with the Information Systems Application Manager to plan, manage, and deliver projects that align with the hospital's operational road map and strategic goals.
• Directly supervise and assist with the professional growth of the Information Systems staff, including Help Desk, Desktop Administrators, Systems Administrators and Engineers, supporting them in the effective execution of their job responsibilities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities and duties in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Oversees health district network security planning and data center operations, including: regulatory compliance; disaster planning & business continuity; remote system access & authorization; data integrity, system backup and recovery procedures; and required technology and application system upgrades and maintenance.
• Works closely with users, steering and advisory committees, and CIO to analyze health district network, hardware and application requirements. Reviews and evaluates hardware and software alternatives and recommends solutions or options.
• Evaluates, diagnoses and resolves information services-related operational problems.
• Maintains current knowledge of system hardware, networks and software systems implemented; strives to assess near term opportunities for improvement and required migrations.
• Strives to establish and maintain good working relationships, positive intra- and inter-departmental communications, as well as effective relationships with outside IT service providers.
• Works with CIO to develop and justify annual budget requirements and ensure cost effectiveness.

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the CIO to support the overall needs of the department, and in accordance with Island Health's Purpose, Values and Focus Areas.

Job Requirements:

• 4-year degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field. Work experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree.
• Experience in IT management and support of healthcare information systems preferred
• Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems.
• Experience leading and managing large IT projects while adhering to deadlines and producing positive outcomes.
• Experience with IT services performance metrics and benchmarking.
• Experience with IT infrastructure and operations best practices.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions, protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The employee may be exposed to dust, pollens, pollutants, fumes and communicable diseases as related to a health care environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, and have hearing sufficient to understand conversations, both in person and on the telephone. The employee is often required to sit for potentially long periods of time throughout the workday. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arm. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus sufficient to operate computer systems. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position in relation to the physical demands detailed above.

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