Monitor Support Technician | Telemetry Monitoring Unit | Days | Part time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville seeks a part-time Monitor Support Technician (24 hours/week, 7:00am–7:00pm) to assist the RN on the unit by monitoring and interpreting patient heart rhythms via telemetry. The role includes mobility assistance, using lifting equipment, and unit desk duties such as managing the nurse call system, answering phones, stocking supplies, and keeping the area clean.

A high school diploma is required; college degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Demonstrated computer experience and strong communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret patients' heart rhythms and rate using telemetry.
• Assist with patient mobility and use of lifting equipment.
• Serve as unit desk support, manage nurse call system, and answer phones.
• Stock supplies and maintain a clean, organized care environment.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Communication skills

Nursing support

Mobility assistance

Unit desk support

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Part time 24 hours/week | 7:00am - 7:00pm

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