Information Systems Specialist I/II - Temporary - Mobile Vaccination Clinic

Company: Kern Medical
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles.Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months).Health Benefits coverage may be offered.Shift Differentials vary per classification.Position:Information Systems Specialist I/II - Extra Help - Mobile Vaccination ClinicJob DescriptionUnder direction, analyzes, plans, organizes and coordinates the Healthcare Information System (HIS) applications and other related hospital healthcare systems in the hospital.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Incumbents assist in providing technical support for desktop computer equipment including hardware, software and peripheral devices foron a temporary basis to staff the Kern Medical mobile vaccination clinic.Essential Functions:Maintains, troubleshoots and performs repairs on all data processing equipment, including video display terminals for mainframe, midrange, personal computers, terminal control units, network systems, modems, multiplexors, printers and related equipment.Analyzes, researches and resolves technical problems in all networks (both for the mainframe networks, localized personal computer networks, and personal computer interfaces to the mainframe networks), cabling and connectivity issues and system integration problems.Installs new data processing telecommunication equipment and network related cables at all locations and makes modifications to equipment, as needed.Installs, troubleshoots and performs repairs on stand-alone personal computers (PC's) and their related equipment; upgrades and relocates computer equipment and terminal cables, as needed.Responds to requests for assistance related to desktop and computer problems; coordinates repairs with appropriate vendors, and documents service and repair activities.Participates in reviewing new products and improvements in existing equipment as it pertains to data processing, cable connectivity and system integration.Maintains and monitors network related software.Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots copper and or fiber optic cable within the department.Assists in maintaining and or implementing tracking systems pertaining to data processing needs.Assists with maintaining data processing network diagrams.Remains current in data processing technology, products and equipmentMay be required to monitor telecommunication equipment.Assists with training for both users and technical staff pertaining to data processing needs.May represent the department at information technology meetings.May be required to maintain, troubleshoot and perform repairs on telephones and related equipment.Performs other job related duties as required.Employment Standards:Level II: Completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university with course work in technical fields (Electronics, Computers, Computer Science or Management Information Systems) AND one (1) year of experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of complex computer based systems and equipment;OR Completion of an accredited trade or vocational school training program in digital computer repair or electronics; AND two (2) years paid full time work experience in electronics, one (1) of which must have been in the installation, repair, and maintenance of complex computer based systems;OR Three (3) years paid full-time experience in electronics or the installation, repair, and maintenance of complex computer based systems and equipment;OR One (1) year experience as an Information Systems Specialist I -Desktop Technician OR Programmer II in the Kern County classification system.Qualifying experience must have been within the last five (5) years.Additional Requirements:Applicants must possess the physical capacity to perform all essential tasks.A valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.Knowledge of: Computer architecture (PC, midrange and mainframe) and data processing technology, equipment and systems; methods and techniques utilized in troubleshooting computer hardware, software and system integration problems; operational characteristics of computer software and hardware equipment; and general knowledge of network operating systems.Ability to: Respond to and identify user needs and determine appropriate resolutions; install, maintain and upgrade software applications; install, maintain, upgrade and repair hardware equipment; troubleshoot software, hardware and general network computer problems; use good judgment; communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written; follow written and oral instructions; work well and communicate with staff, other county departments, public and private agencies.A background check will be conducted for this classification.

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