VP - Chief Technology Officer

at  Ochsner Health System

Region: New Orleans Region
Facility: Business Office – Benson Tower
Location: New Orleans, LA
Employment Type: Full time
Job Category: IS/IT
Job Number: REQ_00196608
We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job assumes responsibility for the strategic vision, long term planning, direction and overall accountability for system-wide IT infrastructure functions; communicates and interprets organizational and departmental mission goals and objectives for all areas of responsibility; and provides leadership and direction in the overall high availability operations of IT infrastructure. This job is responsible for ensuring the organization’s technology strategy, capabilities, processes and people are aligned with the IS Division’s long-term strategic priorities and current ability to execute with a high degree of effectiveness, high availability, reliability and efficiency across the organization. Ensures the effectiveness and stability of existing systems while providing thought and technical leadership on innovative concepts and technologies driven by customer needs, industry trends and organizational requirements. Works with all business units and ensures that the information technology infrastructure is fully operational; assumes responsibility for the structural management for the entire IT infrastructure which involves computers, peripheral devices, telecommunications, servers, wide area and local area voice and data networking, internet and all data centers. Responsible for researching and evaluating solutions to solve the organization’s technical challenges and working with other departments to budget and allocate funds for the organizations’ technical equipment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

EDUCATION

Required -Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Preferred -Master’s degree in Healthcare, Business Administration or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required -10 yearsexperience in successfully managing complex hospital and patient care delivery

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of advanced design and implementation and experience for enterprise computing.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and management.
• Excellent leadership and self-direction.
• Excellent judgment in handling difficult situations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work extended hours.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job assumes responsibility for the strategic vision, long term planning, direction and overall accountability for system-wide IT infrastructure functions; communicates and interprets organizational and departmental mission goals and objectives for all areas of responsibility; and provides leadership and direction in the overall high availability operations of IT infrastructure. This job is responsible for ensuring the organization’s technology strategy, capabilities, processes and people are aligned with the IS Division’s long-term strategic priorities and current ability to execute with a high degree of effectiveness, high availability, reliability and efficiency across the organization. Ensures the effectiveness and stability of existing systems while providing thought and technical leadership on innovative concepts and technologies driven by customer needs, industry trends and organizational requirements. Works with all business units and ensures that the information technology infrastructure is fully operational; assumes responsibility for the structural management for the entire IT infrastructure which involves computers, peripheral devices, telecommunications, servers, wide area and local area voice and data networking, internet and all data centers. Responsible for researching and evaluating solutions to solve the organization’s technical challenges and working with other departments to budget and allocate funds for the organizations’ technical equipment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

EDUCATION

Required -Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Preferred -Master’s degree in Healthcare, Business Administration or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required -10 yearsexperience in successfully managing complex hospital and patient care delivery

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of advanced design and implementation and experience for enterprise computing.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and management.
• Excellent leadership and self-direction.
• Excellent judgment in handling difficult situations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work extended hours.

JOB DUTIES

• Ensures high-availability of systems and infrastructure.
• Builds an engaged workforce through leadership, talent development and collaborative employee relationships.
• Establish the organization’s technical vision and leads all aspects of technological development.
• Acts as a good steward of the company’s resources and ensures control of departmental budgets.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of enterprise IT services.
• Oversees the physical & technological infrastructure and develops organizational structures, programs, and processes.
• Other related duties as required.
  The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
  Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
  This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
  The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

JOB DUTIES

• Ensures high-availability of systems and infrastructure.
• Builds an engaged workforce through leadership, talent development and collaborative employee relationships.
• Establish the organization’s technical vision and leads all aspects of technological development.
• Acts as a good steward of the company’s resources and ensures control of departmental budgets.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of enterprise IT services.
• Oversees the physical & technological infrastructure and develops organizational structures, programs, and processes.
• Other related duties as required.
  The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
  Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
  This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
  The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.