Director of Information Technology - Knapp Medical Center

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Knapp Medical Center is an award-winning, not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas. With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. Knapp serves as the only acute care hospital in the Mid-Valley area, as well as Weslaco's only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery. Knapp has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to Mid-Valley residents for 60 years.  More than 300 physicians serve on the hospital's medical staff. Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the Mid-Valley, employing more than 450 people.  For more information, please call 956-968-8567 or visit www.KnappMed.org

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The Director of Information Technolog's primary responsibility is to oversee the streamlined operation of the IT department and to ensure it aligns with the business objectives of the organization. This individual's principal goals are to develop and manage application portfolios for each department and to attain all IT service level agreements for the user community within the organization. Will plan, coordinate, direct, and design all operational activities of the IT department, as well as provide direction and support for IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. The Director of IT will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.

Education and Work Experience

1. Bachelors in Computer Science or related field required for all new hires starting 4/1/14.
2. Masters Degree preferred
3. 3 or more years of supervisory experience required.
4. Knowledge of healthcare industry and hospital operations required.
5. Experience in MEDITECH or other Health Information System preferred.
6. Strong leadership and communication skills required.
7. Proven ability to manage cross-organizational IT projects in a healthcare setting involving new systems selection, integration, interoperability and deployment required.

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