Description
Responsibilities:
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Network/Telecomm Programming/Sys Analysis - Assists in the implementation and maintenance of data or voice and data communication networks. Assists in developing basic communication software interface programs. Tests and documents telecommunications software and protocols, under supervision. Monitors and Tests hardware (e.g., PBXs). Developing working knowledge of multiple communications protocols.
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Network & Communication System Administration and Control - Oversees the administrative function for the in-house telephone systems. Coordinates telephone equipment moves and installation. Implements voice communication software changes. Monitors telephony systems for errors. Trains UPMC users on voicemail. Obtains quotes from vendors and prepares purchase orders for phone equipment.
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Comply with UPMC, IT, and IT Technical Services Department Policies and Procedures.
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Additionally, this position will be required to be part of an on-call rotation within the team. This requires 24 hours per day, 7 days per week availability during the on call period (one calendar week). The frequency varies based upon the number of colleagues in the rotation.
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Troubleshoot Telecom and circuit issues. Maintain communication with the UPMC Incident Communication process on all issues, including critical and widespread outages.
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Provide service to IT client community, patients, families and visitors, while protecting the integrity and confidentiality of all data and information through physical and electronic measures.
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Provide support as required by IT's Disaster Recovery Plan.
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Protect the integrity and confidentiality of all UPMC patient and staff data and information in accordance with the UPMC data and information security policies and procedures.
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Provide maintenance and support of adds, moves and changes on PBX, Voice Mail, wiring, and all other voice related databases. Monitor and troubleshoot problems, to ensure proper service delivery.
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Voice / Telephony Technology - Demonstrates basic understanding of hardware, software, and networking components of voice /telephony technology and networks. Demonstrates ability to understand the rationale for a particular telephony system design. Displays understanding of current planned telephony system service levels. Displays ability to troubleshoot telephony system. Applies basic understanding of voice network security features. Demonstrates basic understanding of telephony management systems and utilities.
Qualifications
- Typically has familiarity with voice communications infrastructure design and support through education or practical experience.
- Mastery of the essential basic knowledge base for an IT professional.
- Ability to perform basic/standard IT procedures and protocols.
- Complete on-going training on-the-job, through courses, self-study, certifications and/or advanced degrees to maintain and enhance technical and business capabilities.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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