IT Coordinator
ForTec Medical
Summary
We are seeking an IT Coordinator to provide administrative, organizational, and coordination support across ForTec Medical's Information Technology department. This role helps ensure that project information, team activities, meetings, documentation, and follow-up commitments are organized, maintained, and communicated effectively. The individual in this role will work closely with IT leadership and the Systems Design & Intelligence (SDI) team, supporting consistent project tracking, timely status reporting, and effective collaboration across IT and business departments.
Job description
Project and SDI Team Coordination
- Maintain and organize project and strategic initiative tracking information, including project ownership, status, milestones, key dates, dependencies, and supporting documentation.
- Proactively collect project updates from SDI team members and other stakeholders, follow up on missing or incomplete information, and help ensure project records remain accurate and current.
- Coordinate the preparation of SDI team meetings, including agendas, status updates, supporting materials, meeting notes, decisions, and follow-up action items.
- Maintain organized records of project decisions, outstanding actions, blockers, and dependencies; monitor open items and follow up with responsible individuals to support timely resolution.
- Support the Strategic Initiative Brief (SIB) intake process by organizing submissions, tracking review and approval status, and maintaining related documentation.
- Assist in preparing project portfolio summaries, status reports, and presentation materials for IT leadership and executive management reviews.
IT Leadership and Team Support
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the VP of IT and other IT leaders, helping organize priorities, activities, information, and outstanding commitments.
- Coordinate meetings and team activities, including scheduling, agendas, preparation of materials, meeting notes, action items, and follow-up communications.
- Collect and organize updates from IT leaders and team members, preparing clear and consistent summaries, reports, and presentation materials that provide visibility into activities, priorities, and outstanding issues.
- Maintain and follow up on leadership and team action items, proactively requesting updates, identifying overdue commitments, and escalating unresolved matters when appropriate.
- Assist with coordination and administrative needs across SDI, Applications/Engineering, and IT Operations, managing routine requests independently within established priorities.
- Support onboarding and organizational transitions by coordinating meetings, organizing reference materials, and maintaining accessible information for new IT leaders and team members.
Documentation, Knowledge and Continuity
- Organize and maintain IT department information and documentation within SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and other approved collaboration platforms, ensuring materials are structured, accessible, and easy to locate.
- Help establish and maintain consistent organizational practices for shared documents, project materials, knowledge repositories, naming conventions, and related information, in collaboration with appropriate IT and SDI team members.
- Coordinate periodic reviews and updates of IT documentation and application knowledge materials, working with subject matter experts to identify outdated, incomplete, or missing information.
- Maintain organized records of key meetings, decisions, responsibilities, project history, and other information that supports knowledge sharing and organizational continuity.
- Assist with developing and maintaining onboarding and reference materials for IT leaders and team members, helping preserve institutional knowledge and support effective transitions.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve the organization, consistency, and efficiency of recurring administrative, coordination, and reporting activities.
- Recommend and implement practical improvements to project trackers, documentation structures, meeting processes, templates, and other coordination tools.
- Explore and apply approved Microsoft 365 tools, automation capabilities, and other technologies to streamline routine activities and reduce manual effort.
- Seek feedback from IT leadership and team members, continuously developing skills and adapting coordination practices to support evolving departmental needs.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or relevant postsecondary education in Business Administration, Information Systems, Office Administration, or a related field preferred
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in administrative coordination, project support, business operations, or a related role preferred
- Demonstrated hands-on experience maintaining project lists, task trackers, status reports, or other structured coordination tools
- Practical experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and Lists, or comparable project-tracking and collaboration platforms
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 productivity applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and meeting materials, maintaining action items, and communicating follow-up expectations
- Familiarity with document management practices, shared knowledge repositories, and consistent organizational structures is beneficial
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness
- Adaptable, curious, and eager to learn
- Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Company-Paid Holidays
- Floating Holiday
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accidental Injury Insurance
- Health and Wellness Program
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Financial Advising
- Teladoc Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tenure Milestone Awards
- Holiday Bonuses
- Performance-Based Recognition and Rewards
Company overview
ForTec Medical is a nationwide industry leader dedicated to improving patient health and healthcare by delivering innovative surgical technologies on demand. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, the company has grown from humble beginnings in Northeast Ohio to become a coast-to-coast service provider operating in 48 states. ForTec specializes in mobilizing advanced surgical technologies, including the broadest array of lasers, to hospitals, surgery centers, and physician offices on an as-needed basis. The company's unique pay-per-use model allows healthcare facilities to access the latest generation of surgical technologies without costly capital investments, technology obsolescence risk, or staffing challenges. ForTec provides comprehensive support through highly-trained Clinical Technology Specialists who ensure safe equipment operation during procedures. The company serves multiple medical specialties including urology, ophthalmology, ENT, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, and more, offering services such as medical laser service and repair, lithotripsy services, surgical laser rental, laser vision correction, and laser safety training. With a workforce of 501-1,000 employees, ForTec maintains a strong commitment to excellence, integrity, and positive culture while delivering distinctive service excellence to improve patient outcomes across the United States.