Unified Communications Engineer

Unified Communications EngineerPay Range: $29.55 - $44.32A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Unified Communications Engineer to join our team. Under direct or general supervision, the Unified Communications Engineer's role is to ensure the stability and integrity of in-house voice, video, and wireless telecom services. In addition, the Unified Communications Engineer will participate with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all Telecom hardware, software, and communication links. This position will also analyze and resolve Telecom hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.Position Specifics:Department: ITCore Function: Corporate ServicesSchedule: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Hybrid-on site as neededFacility: St. Elizabeth HospitalLocation: O'Fallon, ILCompensation that aligns with your experienceInternet Speed Requirements:Download speeds must be at least 20 Mb or higher. (100 Mb or higher is preferred.)Upload speeds must be at least 6 Mb or higher. (10 Mb or higher is preferred.)Latency/Ping must be under 100 ms. (Under 60 ms is preferred.)Education Qualifications:Associates degree in Computer Science or related field is required.High School Diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of experience in information technology may be accepted in lieu of an Associates degree.Experience Qualifications:1 year experience configuring and supporting Cisco Unified Communications or Avaya Infrastructure is preferred.1 year experience troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose issues in large-scale voice implementations is preferred.1 year of experience with Telecom or Network systems, protocols, and standards such as Ethernet, LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), H.323, G.711, and T.38 is preferred.Job Description:Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring ProcessHospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.