IT Technical Support Specialist

IT Technical Support SpecialistLocation: Sentara Northern Virginia Medical CenterWork Shift: First (Days)Overview: Sentara is hiring an IT Technical Support Specialist! The IT Technical Support Specialist is a customer-facing role responsible for providing technical assistance related to computer hardware, applications, software devices, and monitoring systems. This role involves diagnosing technical issues, assisting users remotely or in person, and ensuring the proper installation and functionality of IT systems. The specialist must have strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and customer service capabilities to deliver high-quality support in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for an IT professional who enjoys problem-solving, providing excellent customer support, and ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems.Responsibilities: An IT Technical Support Specialist is responsible for providing technical assistance and support for computer hardware, software, and network-related issues; troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving technical problems remotely, in person, or over the phone. The incumbent must document and track support requests, resolutions, and system changes; escalate complex technical issues to higher-level IT support teams when necessary. The Specialist will be responsible for assisting with system maintenance & monitoring by installing, configuring and maintaining IT hardware and software, monitoring systems and applications to identify performance issues or potential security risk and keeping systems updated with the latest patches, updates and security measures.The incumbent will be responsible for providing clear and effective technical guidance to users with varying levels of IT knowledge, communicating IT solutions in a user-friendly manner to non-technical customers and maintaining a customer-focused and results-oriented attitude, ensuring prompt resolution of issues. The specialist will be expected to work independently and collaboratively within a team-based environment, coordinate with other IT teams to resolve system-wide issues and implement technical solutions and provide training and guidance to end users on best practices for IT security and system usage.Education2 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degreeCertification/LicensureHP Certification (Preferred)ExperienceMust have direct printer repair experienceLooking for at least 2 years of relevant experienceBenefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down – $10,000Pet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare®, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.