Support Technician 3-12 | Mother Baby Unit | Variable | Full time

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

Overview

Full time 36 hours/week | Variable

The support tech functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse serving the unit in two distinct roles according to assignment. In a priority role, the support tech serves as a mobility assistant, and works with the registered nurse to optimize patient mobility using specialized patient lifting equipment. In a second capacity, the support tech serves 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 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 diploma or equivalent 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. College degree preferred.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

Licensure/Certification/Registration: None