Laurel Bitsko
Irwin, PA
************@*******.***
Phone: 724-***-****
Professional Summary
Detail oriented Remote Support Associate with 25+ years of experience in healthcare IT operations, project management, and technical troubleshooting across a three hospital network. Skilled in resolving user issues, supporting complex systems, coordinating with vendors, and guiding non technical staff through technical processes. Known for clear communication, patience, and delivering timely solutions in high pressure environments.
Experienced online educator with 10+ years teaching undergraduate students remotely, supporting learners with technology platforms, troubleshooting access issues, and providing clear, empathetic guidance. Strong ability to communicate complex information in simple, user friendly terms — ideal for remote support environments.
Core Skills
Technical Troubleshooting — Hardware, software, system access, workflow issues
Remote Support — Phone, email, chat, ticketing systems
Customer Service — Clear communication, empathy, user guidance
IT Operations — Hospital systems, infrastructure, vendor coordination
Project Management — Implementations, upgrades, cross functional collaboration
Training & Education — Teaching, onboarding, user instruction
Documentation — Ticket notes, SOPs, user guides
Professional Experience Highlights
Provided technical support across a multi hospital network, resolving issues related to applications, hardware, user access, and clinical workflows.
Led IT teams responsible for daily operations, troubleshooting, and system reliability.
Managed help desk functions, ensuring timely resolution of tickets and strong customer satisfaction.
Collaborated with vendors and internal departments to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.
Delivered remote instruction to undergraduate students, assisting with login issues, LMS navigation, and technology troubleshooting.
Communicated technical concepts clearly to non technical users, both in healthcare and academic settings.
Trained and previously certified in formal project management skills from PMI.
Education
MBA, Management Specialization
Seton Hill University — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
University of Pittsburgh — 1993
References
Available upon request