Desktop Support Tech I

Position Summary

/ Career Interest:Provides support, through multiple channels with a primary focus on side by side support, on installation, configuration
and ongoing usability of desktop computers, peripheral equipment and software. Creates and maintains knowledge articles in accordance with departmental standards.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Primary responsibility is assisting users with the installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of supported computing platforms, peripheral devices and software within established standards and guidelines.
• Secondary responsibility is assisting users over the telephone, through email, online chat and/or at the desk side in a prompt, professional and courteous manner.
• Works with third-party vendors to resolve technical problems with desktop computing equipment and software.
• Skilled in communication, both oral and written, under potentially adverse situations with a focus on customer service and satisfaction.
• Responsible for obtaining and thoroughly documenting all pertinent information in the diagnosis and resolution of a problem using the Hospital Service Desk tracking system.
• Maintains an ever-increasing level of proficiency in hardware, software, networking and other technologies related to the HITS department.
• Participates in Hospital technology projects as assigned.
• Maintains an accurate accounting of time spent on end user issues and on HITS projects.
• Demonstrates competence in prioritizing and resolving user issues within Hospital defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Demonstrates competence in troubleshooting and resolution of reported issues and the ability to collaborate with and escalate to, using appropriate channels, technology teams required to resolve issues that cannot be resolved at Tier I.
• Demonstrates competence in documenting trouble ticket resolutions with a keen attention to detail, maintains Hospital knowledgebase articles and actively participates in maintaining support policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage time and resources in the best interest of the Hospital.
• Demonstrates competence in compiling data to maintain inventory, purchasing, shipping and other records.
• Identifies opportunities for training that would improve productivity and proficiency within the department or within the Hospital.
• Trains end users on basic hardware, software and network resources, on a one-on-one basis.
• Provides on-site support and remote support for workstations and networking components in multiple locations in the Kansas City metro and outlying areas.
• Participates in on-call rotation to provide end user support during off hours, holidays and weekends.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Technology related field or 1 year of experience in lieu of Associates Degree.
• High School Graduate or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience
Knowledge Requirements

• Training or experience in Windows operating system and/or Apple ecosystems.
• Experience in face to face or online customer service/support.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-50437

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the and signing the agreement to the DRP.