Grand River Hospital District · 16 hours ago
Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO)
Rifle, CO, 81650, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$270K/yr - $320K/yr
6+ years expGrand River Hospital District is a community-focused healthcare provider in Western Colorado. The Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) will oversee technology vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Establishes, plans, and administers the overall technology vision, strategy, policies, procedures, and goals for Grand River Hospital District (GRHD)
Provides strategic direction and operational oversight for all technology functions, including information systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, clinical systems, digital transformation, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI)
Provides day-to-day leadership and management in accordance with GRHD policies, procedures, and applicable laws
Responsible for aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals to improve operational efficiency, enhance patient care, and support long-term growth and innovation
Develops and leads the enterprise-wide technology strategy, including planning, roadmaps, policies, and standards
Oversees all technology systems and infrastructure supporting 600+ users, actively involved in system reliability, issue escalation, and operational decisions
Provides strategic leadership for digital transformation initiatives, leveraging AI, automation, and data-driven technologies to enhance clinical workflows and operational performance
Leads governance, evaluation, implementation, and optimization of AI solutions, ensuring security, compliance, and ethical use
Provides executive oversight of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, ensuring stability, optimization, and alignment with clinical and regulatory needs
Partners with clinical and non-clinical leadership to assess technology needs and implement solutions supporting business objectives and patient care
Oversees selection, implementation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of technology systems, applications, equipment, and vendor relationships
Ensures technology environments meet cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory requirements, including healthcare data protection standards
Recruits, develops, and leads technology staff; establishes performance expectations; evaluates performance; addresses concerns; and fosters a collaborative culture, maintaining a visible and engaged leadership presence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field required
Minimum six (6) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare or hospital technology or information systems role
Preferred
Master's degree
Direct experience with EMR implementation and Epic system
Experience with organizational artificial intelligence solution implementations
Benefits
Bonus: Yearly bonus potential
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more
Perks: Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!
Company
Grand River Hospital District
Grand River Health includes our main hospital campus and our long term care center in Rifle, Colorado.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alan-Michael Vargas, M.D. , FAAFP
Chief Medical Information Officer
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