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

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a part-time Monitor Support Tech to monitor and interpret telemetry data and assist with patient mobility under RN supervision. The role includes desk support responsibilities, nurse call system management, and maintaining a clean environment of care.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (college degree preferred), strong communication, and solid computer skills, with prior clerical or nursing assistant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Demonstrated computer experience and strong oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated excellence in public contact skills, tactfulness and courtesy.
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize and show initiative; dependable and able to work as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and understanding of medical terminology.
• Previous clerical or nursing assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret patients' heart rhythms and rates using telemetry recordings.
• Assist with patient mobility using specialized lifting equipment as directed.
• Serve as unit desk support; manage nurse call system needs and answer telephones.
• Stock supplies/equipment, file, and maintain a clean, uncluttered environment.

Skills

Computer experience

Oral and written communication

Public contact skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Part time 24 hours/week | Variable

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