Support Technician 3-12 | Peds 44 MS | Variable | Full time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a full-time Support Technician working 36 hours per week to assist with patient mobility and unit desk operations. You will collaborate with registered nurses to optimize patient movement using specialized lifting equipment and manage nurse call systems, phones, stocking, and filing.

The role emphasizes reliable, team-oriented performance, strong communication, and the ability to maintain an organized environment for safe patient care on rotation with nursing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; college degree preferred.
• Demonstrated computer experience and proficiency with basic software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and take initiative.
• Dependability and ability to work as part of a team.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient mobility using specialized lifting equipment.
• Serve as unit desk support for nurse call system needs.
• Answer telephones, stock supplies/equipment, file documents.
• Maintain a clean and uncluttered environment of care.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Initiative

Dependability

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

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. 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