Support Technician | Unit 87 Thoracic and Lung ICU | Variable Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Support Technician for Unit 87 Thoracic and Lung ICU in Gainesville, FL. The role involves assisting with patient mobility and managing the unit's desk support functions. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills, with a preference for those with a high school diploma or college degree. This full-time position operates on a variable shift schedule, supporting the mission of delivering excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Excellence in public contact skills essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and display initiative.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mobility assistant working alongside nurses.
• Manage desk support including nurse call system and supplies.
• Ensure a clean and organized care environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

College degree preferred

Job description

Support Technician | Unit 87 Thoracic and Lung ICU | Variable Shift | Full-time

Support Technician | Unit 87 Thoracic and Lung ICU | Variable Shift | Full-time

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Overview

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.

Overview

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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