Department:

12298 Enterprise Corporate - Network & Telecommunications Engineering

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Major Responsibilities:

Analyzes, executes and drives Unified Communication projects to completion. Act in a consultative role to site and business unit leaders and collaborate with technical resources. Assist in design and support of enterprise VoIP infrastructure and its associated software, including IP-PBXS, session border controllers, call management systems, voice mail, and interactive voice response, while ensuring IT security and business continuity policies, standards and practices are adhered to. 

Provides ongoing technical and operational assistance for all supported communications systems, schedules and oversees contracted maintenance and repair services. Administers call accounting systems by maintaining databases, producing reports of calls, invoicing users, tracking calls as requested and resolving problems. 

Continually develops technical knowledge and expertise. Keeps abreast of the latest telecommunications business voice solutions (transport protocols, products, and standards in support of VoIP systems development and equipment procurement) by attending industry related seminars, reading industry related publications, and attending user groups. 

Assess current systems and plan for phasing out legacy systems; help to define strategies, determine needs, and prepare design proposals explaining costs and benefits. Identify efficiencies and opportunities to reduce costs and advance system functionality and uptime by researching, evaluating, recommending and implementing voice technology enhancements. 

Collaborate with engineers/architects for upgrades to operating systems, hardware, etc. and deploy highly-reliable enterprise voice solutions while ensuring IT policies to maintain security and business continuity. Help develop and execute detailed enterprise technical projects, by developing enterprise architectural documentation, templates and standard practices. Coordinating

MACDs may include: obtaining written estimates and authorizations, implementing software changes, contacting vendors to schedule service or purchase equipment, invoicing users for services, and maintaining an inventory of devices and their locations within the network. 

Installs, tests, administers, and troubleshoots a variety of communication components and platforms, including: SIP as well as legacy analog circuits, T1 lines, transmission lines, circuit packs; VOIP, PSTN, Mobile and collaborates with Video Conferencing team; operates and maintains data test equipment, analyzes communications system data, and makes corrections to the system as needed. Help select, design, and deploy the latest federally mandated e911 solutions platform, enterprise wide. Help select, deploy, and utilize appropriate tools for reporting and routing of IP telephony traffic on the network. 

Provides ongoing technical and operational assistance for all supported communications systems, schedules and oversees contracted maintenance and repair services, and provides consultation and assistance as assigned. Administers call accounting systems by maintaining databases, producing reports of calls, invoicing users, tracking calls as requested and resolving problems. 

Ensure that timelines are met by maintaining and reporting detailed project status, informing management of identified risks that threaten delivery date objectives. 

Trains end users in the use of various kinds of communication equipment and 3rd-party applications in on-site, off-site, and classroom settings. 

Researches and evaluates the capabilities of new and available technologies regarding improvements, purchases and cost-saving measures. Help develop telecommunications infrastructure technology roadmaps and ensure implemented solutions are positioned to be maintained and secured by support teams.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Alcatel-Lucent (ALCFE), or Cisco Certified Specialist (Collaboration Track), or higher certification (within 2nd year of employment) 

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Computer Science or related field.

Experience Required:

At least 3 years experience installing and supporting sophisticated information systems, preferably in a health care environment utilizing client/server technologies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Work is subject to visibility through exposure to Advocate Health administration. 

This position will require proficiency in verbal and written communications. 

Ability to effectively handle customer contacts and problem resolution. 

Time Management - Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently, manage priorities, and complete assignments in a timely manner and meet productivity standards. 

Strong ability to work independently, exercise judgment and creativity in analyzing and solving unusual problems or situations that arise. 

Knowledge of communications operating systems, call accounting systems, and software.  

Working technical knowledge of VoIP/IP telephony systems, voicemail, software, and hardware. 

Knowledge of PSTN, SIP, H.323, TCP/IP Protocols, VoIP QoS and integrating IP telephony systems & 3rd party voice technology with enterprise LAN/WAN, WiFi, etc. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be available for callback support on a regular basis. This position requires evenings and weekend hours at times for conversions, due to schedules. 

Must have own dependable transportation. 

Employee does not have direct patient contact. 

Must be able to sit up to 80% of each workday. 

Must be able to perform fine hand manipulation when using computer keyboard and be able to type 50%+ of the workday. 

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion. 

Must be able to twist, bend, and kneel. 

Must have ability to perform work-related travel. 

Preferred Job Requirements:

Certification/License: Alcatel-Lucent (ALCFE), Cisco (Collaboration Track), or Sonus Certifications preferred. 

Experience: At least 5 years experience installing and supporting sophisticated information systems, preferably in a health care environment utilizing client/server technologies.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Responsible for planning, designing, coordinating, installing, operating, programming, and maintaining hardware and software for a variety of telecommunications systems and 3rd party applications; research and evaluate available and emerging technologies; assess and audit telecommunication needs and workflows, and recommend system designs to meet department objectives and project needs; and perform related duties as assigned. Solutions and systems will be implemented for small to mid-sized projects at clinics, large scale sites, multi-site facilities, business offices and support centers throughout the enterprise. 

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.