Workplace Details

Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.

Job Summary

This full-time (1.0 status or 40 hours weekly) position ensures the stability, security, and reliability of all servers, systems, and network infrastructure, as well as assists with the development and implementation of various IT projects, while aligning IT strategies with the goals of the organization.

Responsibilities Include

Ensure that systems are properly configured, updated, and maintained
Implements changes to systems, taking into consideration user needs, security, and complex system requirements, and ensuring these changes minimize system downtime
Implements and monitors security measures, including firewalls, anti-virus software, and intrusion detection systems, to protect the organization's IT environment from cyber threats
Implements and manages a data backup and recovery plan in the event of system failures or disasters
Performs system tasks, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware and software
Manage the organization's Computer Systems and network servers, and upgrade company hardware and software to meet security and business standards
Maintains accurate documentation of IT systems, configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
Monitors system performance and responds to alerts and incidents in a timely and efficient manner
Collaborates with other IT team members to plan and implement various IT projects, including software installations, upgrades, and migrations
Collaborates with technology vendors and service providers to resolve technical issues
Participates in the development of IT security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure the security of the data and systems
Offers consultation and recommendations on potential enhancements, initiatives, and projects
Assist in developing long-term strategies and capacity planning for meeting future technology and solution needs
Aids in the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans
Provides knowledgeable support and guidance to end-users on hardware, software, and network issues
Applies security patches, updates, and software upgrades to ensure systems are protected against vulnerabilities

Benefits

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Additional Benefits For Those Qualifying Include

Flexible Spending Account
Roth IRA retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program for mental health
Education Loan Program
Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center

Qualifications

Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

South Dakota driver’s license is required.

Microsoft Server operating systems, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, Exchange, Azure/AWS Cloud Computing, SAN/NAS

Must have problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to deal tactfully with hospital personnel and work independently.

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a pre-employment background screening and reference check as a condition of employment.

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