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Job Title: St. Mary’s & Clearwater Valley Health IT Director

Department: IT

Job Description

The IT Director leads Information Services for two hospitals and clinics, aligning with system-wide IT goals. The role ensures dependable end-user support, manages local applications, coordinates with system teams, and seeks opportunities to consolidate and align technology services.

This position is an on-site role located in Orofino, Idaho. Must be willing to relocate.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as the primary IT leader for local facilities, representing technology needs and priorities to system leadership.



• Align local IT initiatives with health system goals, standards, and security policies.



• Oversee day-to-day support for desktops, laptops, printers, and peripheral devices.



• Ensure timely resolution of incidents and service requests, maintaining high customer satisfaction.



• Provide independent support for locally managed applications (e.g., Expanse and related third-party tools).



• Coordinate with system teams for enterprise applications and infrastructure services.



• Partner with IT Leadership teams on projects, upgrades, and security initiatives.



• Identify opportunities to consolidate systems and processes for efficiency.



• Ensure adherence to HIPAA and organizational security standards.



• Participate in audits, risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning.



• Establishes robust financial management processes for long range planning and forecasting and



• fostering quality and fiscal accountability for projections


Aligns SMCVH IT Policy and Procedure with Kootenai Health



• Completes project work as assigned on time and with the highest level of quality.



• Ensures that staff understands information, as evidenced by staff compliance with and participation in hospital programs, seminars, training, and related activities.



• Develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure



• Effectively utilizes resources within established budget; notifies CEO of all variances anticipated, or occurred, to maintain department services.



• Adheres to procedures regarding acquisition of, and payment for, goods and services, as evidences by appropriate and timely processing of requisitions and invoices.



• Communication with staff is effective and resolves conflicts that may hamper relations and productivity.



• Uses hospital communication resources to inform internal and external audiences of departmental news, achievements, and polices.



• Is recognized as a positive role model.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).



• Experience:
  
  
  
  • Minimum 5 years in IT leadership, preferably in healthcare.
  
  
  
  • Strong background in end-user support and application management.
  
  
  
  • Familiarity with critical access hospital operations and regulatory requirements.
  
  
  


• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
  
  
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a resource-limited environment.
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• St. Mary’s and Clearwater Health operate 24 hours a day, every day of the year; departmental operational needs may require you to be available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, to meet patient needs.



• St. Mary’s and Clearwater Health Clinic locations have operating hours based on location and patient needs; therefore, availability to work all clinic shifts, weekends, and holidays, as appropriate for the location, will be expected and required.



• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs.



• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height



• Must be able to maintain a sitting position



• Typical equipment used in an office job



• Repetitive movements



• No or very limited physical effort required.



• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.



• Work with equipment and manipulate equipment settings, computer keyboard, etc.

St. Mary’s & Clearwater Valley Health provide exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today!

St. Mary’s & Clearwater Valley Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. St. Mary’s & Clearwater Valley Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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