Job Description

About the Role

The Manager of IST serves as a key administrative partner to the deparrtment. This position is responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage the optimum performance of its people and other resources within a business unit.

University Hospital is a dynamic, mission driven, at the heart of one of the region’s leading academic medical centers. We are passionate about building an inclusive, supportive, and innovative workplace where employees thrive and make a real impact. If you're energized by collaboration, purpose-driven work, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful changes in healthcare, you'll find a rewarding environment in our department.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Oversees and manages the evaluation, implementation, analysis, and coordination of IT systems employed by University Hospital
• Identifies opportunities for operating efficiency, cost containment and reduction, outcomes, improved communications, patientcare, patient safety and fiscal management that are supported through automated systems.
• Partners with senior leadership to ensure that all technology-related policies and guidelines are current
• Leads employees to meet the organization’s expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment
• Maintains transparent communication; appropriately communicates organizational information through department
• Understands and adheres to University Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in University Hospital's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering
• (5) years of progressive experience with clinical information applications in healthcare or a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• No less than (3) years of demonstrated IM/IT experience.
• (3) years supervisory managerial experience including maintaining policies and database analysis.
• Two (2) years of project team leadership and special emphasis on task management, user relations, written and oral communications.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA concepts and requirements as they relate to medical systems is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospital and health systems operations is a plus. Experience in team leadership and direct supervision is required

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

The expected salary range for this position is VS-33S: $117,204.00 - $146,501.00 - $175,803.00 per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.