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Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Education Technology and Media Services
Reports to: Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: N0:05
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: $59,904 to $74,880 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 10, 2024
Position Summary
As a key member of the ETMS team, the Specialist, Audio-Visual & Technology Services supports the delivery of health care to health professionals via video conferencing and other innovative technologies. the primary responsibilities of this job include: leading the specialized technical operations of the ETMS Department in the area of expanded services such as special installation projects, service desk operations, educational video conferencing, computer software/hardware application support; ensuring equipment and staffing meet the needs of the client within UHN as well as outside health and other organizations; assisting with procurement of specialized equipment and technologies; performing maintenance and administration of various phases of the operational projects; managing the day-to-day technology needs of the users at UHN. The responsibilities of this role also include providing technical support for Tele-education events across all University Health Network sites; delivering, setting up, moving, dismantling and storing ETMS equipment and other peripheral devices within the UHN sites; troubleshooting and problem-solving videoconferencing equipment; assisting in the expansion of the ETMS program; performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or as requested.
Duties
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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