Chief Technology Officer - 100% Onsite

Provides vision, forward thinking and strategic planning in a proactive manner while being open-minded and creative in establishing a strategic direction. Develops, through an integration of the ideas of those involved, an organized strategy to achieve both short- and long-term objectives for the department. Effectively communicates strategy to obtain commitment by the responsible individuals.

Leads the strategic planning process for the respective department. As plans are developed, these plans and objectives are integrated within the plans of the healthsystem. Works with others in leadership to identify and evaluate programs and emerging technologies.

Demonstrates personal accountability for financial results through development of an annual budget and operational plan and management of performance based on plan. Engages staff in efforts to contain costs and improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of services. Understands the basics of health care financial management.

Establishes budget targets for department, provides oversight for the process, and holds self and other individuals accountable for compliance with annual budget plan. Identifies program or service growth opportunities and methodologies to enhance revenues. Able to manage to a volume adjusted budget.

Exhibits unyielding commitment to providing excellent service to patients, physicians, employees and other customers. Demonstrates strong communication skills through effective

Communicates with others in anopen manner, while simultaneously building credibility and rapport. Exhibits strong interactive skills through a demonstration of respecting others’ ideas and opinions; fosters an open interchange, displays a genuine understanding and acceptance of others.

Sets the tone in the department by communicating values and attitudes that will significantly shape the culture of the group.Models appropriate behaviors and values; sets expectations for respectful behavior with all employees. 

Exhibits a commitment to operational management and completing tasks through personal initiative, persistence. Demonstrates an ability to plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize, balance workload and follow through to achieve institutional and individual goals and objectives. Demonstrates use of good judgments and sound decision making (common sense, intuition, data collection, analytical skills, impact evaluation, communications) to systematically address problems, define alternate solutions, negotiate and facilitate implementation of solutions. Able to balance the need for consensus and involvement with the need for decisiveness and action. Provides consistent and open encouragement to try new and creative approaches, yet willing to decide and take a stand. Contributes new ideas and new ways of thinking to improve departmental performance and services. Identifies need for change and develops/accepts creative approaches and solutions. Participates in performance improvement activities, and by challenging processes, eliminates inefficient/ineffective procedures and waste by collaborating with co-workers or across departments to improve processes. Implements an effective and on-going program to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of services delivered.

With the assistance of direct reports, develop processes and procedures which are effective, efficient and aligned with organizational goals and values. Responsible for coordinating and integrating intra-hospital services. Ensures division has qualified staff and needs resources to deliver safe quality care and outcomes. Establishes performance standards with which to measure effectiveness and efficiency of services.

Able to develop others through setting clear expectations, mentoring and coaching, and holding others accountable for results. Utilizing work force analysis, identifies required competencies needed for effective management of human resources and can identify short and long-term staffing needs. 

Leverage the unique system capabilities to increase value for external and internal customers and eliminate barriers to care. Participate in community involvement. 

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or related field with additional professional degrees preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, preferably in a healthcare environment. The candidate should have a proven track record in managing IT systems and infrastructure, for medium-sized healthcare organizations, along with extensive experience working with EHR/EMR platforms such as Epic and cloud-based technologies.

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or related field with additionalprofessional degrees preferred.

Certifications such as CHCIO, CISSP, or PMP are desirable.