St. Mary’s & Clearwater Valley Health IT Director; On-site in Orofino

St. Mary’s & Clearwater Valley Health IT Director (On-site role in Orofino, )

Job Title: St. Mary’s & Clearwater Valley Health IT Director

Department: IT

Job Description

The IT Director leads Information Services for two hospitals and clinics, aligning with system-wide IT goals. The role ensures dependable end‑user support, manages local applications, coordinates with system teams, and seeks opportunities to consolidate and align technology services.

This position is an on‑site role located in Orofino, Idaho. Must be willing to relocate.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as the primary IT leader for local facilities, representing technology needs and priorities to system leadership.
• Align local IT initiatives with health system goals, standards, and security policies.
• Oversee day‑to‑day support for desktops, laptops, printers, and peripheral devices.
• Ensure timely resolution of incidents and service requests, maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Provide independent support for locally managed applications (e.g., Expanse and related third‑party tools).
• Coordinate with system teams for enterprise applications and infrastructure services.
• Partner with IT Leadership teams on projects, upgrades, and security initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate systems and processes for efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA and organizational security standards.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning.
• Establish robust financial management processes for long‑range planning and forecasting and foster quality and fiscal accountability for projections.
• Align SMCVH IT Policy and Procedure with Kootenai Health.
• Complete project work as assigned on time and with the highest level of quality.
• Ensure that staff understands information, as evidenced by staff compliance with and participation in hospital programs, seminars, training, and related activities.
• Develop budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure.
• Effectively utilize resources within established budget; notify CEO of all variances anticipated or occurred, to maintain department services.
• Adhere to procedures regarding acquisition of, and payment for, goods and services, as evidenced by appropriate and timely processing of requisitions and invoices.
• Communicate with staff effectively and resolve conflicts that may hamper relations and productivity.
• Use hospital communication resources to inform internal and external audiences of departmental news, achievements, and policies.
• Be recognized as a positive role model.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years in IT leadership, preferably in healthcare.
  • Strong background in end‑user support and application management.
  • Familiarity with critical access hospital operations and regulatory requirements.
• Skills:
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a resource‑limited environment.
• St. Mary’s and Clearwater Health operate 24 hours a day, every day of the year; departmental operational needs may require you to be available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, to meet patient needs.
• St. Mary’s and Clearwater Health Clinic locations have operating hours based on location and patient needs; therefore, availability to work all clinic shifts, weekends, and holidays, as appropriate for the location, will be expected and required.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs.
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height.
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position.
• Typical equipment used in an office job.
• Repetitive movements.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work with equipment and manipulate equipment settings, computer keyboard, etc.

St. Mary’s & Clearwater Valley Health provide exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high‑quality, person‑centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

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