Help Desk Specialist (Part-Time)
Larkin Community Hospital
Westchester, United States of America
5 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours) Working hours
Shift work Languages
English Experience level
JuniorJob location
Westchester, United States of America
Tech stack
Computer Networks
Issue Tracking Systems
Microsoft Office
Remote Service Software
TCP/IP
Wide Area Networks
Wi-Fi Technology
Electronic Medical Records
Information Technology
Job description
The IT Help Desk Specialist provides first-level technical support to hospital staff, clinicians, and departments to ensure uninterrupted use of computer systems, applications, and network resources. This role is critical in supporting patient care operations by promptly resolving technical issues in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience)
- Minimum of 1-3 years of IT Help Desk or technical support experience, preferably in a healthcare environment
Technical Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office 365
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi)
- Experience with ticketing systems and remote support tools
- Familiarity with EHR/EMR systems is a plus
Certifications (Preferred but Not Required):
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or similar IT certifications, * Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand healthcare environment
- Strong attention to detail and documentation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Understanding of HIPAA and healthcare data security standards, * Ability to lift and move IT equipment up to 25 lbs
- Ability to stand, walk, and work at computer stations for extended periods
- May require on-call availability or shift flexibility