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About this System Administrator I role at VCU Health

VCU Health · Onsite · Richmond, VA
The Systems Admin I performs all system administration functions including asset management, performance tuning of systems, using various system toolset, and collaborating with vendors in the configuration of applications and hardware

This role involves troubleshooting technical issues, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring optimal performance of systems.

Essential Job Statements

Performs: software product installations, setup and configuring of new enterprise systems, preventative maintenance on IT systems.  
 
Responds to: system outages, malfunctions, and technical problems 

Enhances capabilities of assigned systems through. Routine upkeep, maintenance, and patching. 

Performs device definitions, setup and management of user accounts.  Assist users with technical issues and provide guidance on system usage. 

Develop and documents system processes, procedures, hardware and software inventory.  Maintain accurate records of system configurations, changes, and maintenance activities. 

Collaborates with the vendor to support end users and resolve trouble tickets. 

Coordinate with application support teams  

Act as the primary onsite contact for clinical areas assigned for initial troubleshooting and coordinating additional support from applications support teams. 

Proactively round in designated spaces multiple times a day, checking in with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to ensure needs are met. 

Contribute to process improvement initiatives and understand processes to enhance system performance and user experience. 

Build relationships and collaborate with clinical informaticists, trainers, and other teams, necessary to provide comprehensive IT support for designated clinical areas. 

Patient Population: N/A

Employment Qualifications 

Required Education: Associate’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or a combination of experience and education 

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field. 

Licensing/ Certification

Licensure/Certification Required: N/A

Licensure/Certification Preferred: CompTIA A+, CIIP or PARCA Certifications for some areas of work 

Minimum Qualifications 

Years and Type of Required Experience: 1+ year of IT experience  

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to provide excellent support and service to users. Collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively within a team environment. Meticulous approach to system maintenance and documentation. Basic proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Visio, and Project), clinical systems and/or business systems and service desk software. 

Cultural Responsiveness: N/A 

 

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: N/A 

Combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.   

Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.  General office environment. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.  May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *  May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.  

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. 

Physical Requirements 

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing   

 

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards  

Additional Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – far, Acuity – near 

Hazards: Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to potential electrical shock 

Mental/Sensory – Emotional  
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Noisy Environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

 

 

 

 

Compensation Range

$58,697.60 - $87,942.40

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.


 

 

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How this System Administrator salary compares

This role pays $73,320/yr — below the typical range for System Administrator roles.

$76,096 median $115,180 $163,338

Typical range $94,800–$137,500/yr, from 580 comparable System Administrator listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See System Administrator salary insights →

About VCU Health

Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical ce

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