Support Technician 3-12 | 35 Antepartum | Days | Full time

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

Full time 36 hours/week | 7:00am - 7:00pm variable days of the week 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.

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