Healthcare Mobility & Desk Support Technician

UF Health Shands Homecare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Full-time Support Tech to assist nursing staff. The role includes mobility assistance with lifting equipment and desk support for the nurse call system, telephones, supplies, and filing.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to work independently as part of a care team; college degree preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Demonstrated computer experience and strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and work independently; dependable team member.
• Good organizational skills and knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff as a mobility assistant using lifting equipment to optimize patient mobility.
• Provide unit desk support: respond to nurse calls, answer phones, stock supplies, file documents.
• Maintain a clean, organized environment and support nursing care and patient advocacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Public contact skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Organizational skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

UF Health Shands Homecare in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Full-time Support Tech to assist nursing staff. The role includes mobility assistance with lifting equipment and desk support for the nurse call system, telephones, supplies, and filing.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to work independently as part of a care team; college degree preferred but not required.