Principal Healthcare IT Strategist

Principal Healthcare It Strategist

The team of local government has been asked to support the closure of a medical center including data infrastructure, networking, and telecommunication services. Client is looking for a qualified resource to serve as Principal Healthcare IT strategist to provide expertise in technology related to the operation of a healthcare facility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the IT transition and decommissioning plan in alignment with the hospital wind-down strategy and integration with the acquiring health system.
• Oversee phased shutdown of clinical and administrative systems (EHR, PACS, LIS, ERP), ensuring data integrity and legal compliance.
• Coordinate the secure archival and long-term accessibility of clinical, operational, and financial data in compliance with HIPAA and any other Federal and Local retention mandates.
• Develop and implement enduring data governance protocols for legacy systems under the stewardship of the medical records custodian.
• Direct the deactivation or migration of network infrastructure, cybersecurity controls, and user access rights.
• Serve as liaison between legacy hospital IT operations and client leadership to ensure continuity of data and security obligations.
• Oversee asset disposition strategy, including licensed software, hardware decommissioning, and digital infrastructure dismantling.
• Maintain ongoing reporting on risk, compliance, and timeline status to system-wide leadership throughout the transition.

Compensation: $69.00 - $77.00 per hour