Monitor Support Technician | Adult Emergency Department | Nights | Part time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a part-time Monitor Support Tech (36 hours/week) to monitor patient heart rhythms via telemetry and provide nursing support under RN supervision. Responsibilities include mobility assistance and unit desk tasks such as answering calls and stocking supplies.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, teamwork, and independent organization in a clinical setting, with strong emphasis on medical terminology and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred; strong computer, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and take initiative.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Understanding of medical terminology; previous clerical or nursing aide experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret patients' heart rhythms and rates using telemetry.
• Assist with mobility and use lifting equipment to support patients.
• Serve as unit desk support: answer calls, stock supplies, and keep area orderly.

Skills

Computer experience

Oral and written communication

Public contact skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Initiative

Dependability

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Part time 36 hours/week

The monitor support tech functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse serving the unit in distinct roles according to assignment. In a priority role, the monitor support tech is responsible for monitoring and interpreting patients' heart rhythms and rate by utilizing telemetry recordings. The monitor support tech may also function as a support tech. These responsibilities include serving as a mobility assistant and working with the registered nurse to optimize patient mobility using specialized patient lifting equipment. Additionally, the monitor support tech may serve as the unit desk support managing the nurse call system needs, answering telephones, stocking supplies/equipment, filing, and ensuring a clean and uncluttered environment of care. The monitor support tech provides nursing support to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High School graduate or equivalent, college degree preferred; demonstrated computer experience; demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills; demonstrated excellence in public contact skills (respect for others, courteous, tactfulness); demonstrated ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and display initiative; dependability, ability to accept direction and interact with others as a team member essential; strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work independently; demonstrated understanding of medical terminology. Previous clerical or nursing assistant experience preferred.

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Licensure/Certification/Registration: None