Support Technician | Peds 10 ICU | Nights | Part time

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Support Technician | Peds 10 ICU | Nights | Part time

Gainesville, FL
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

This hospital focuses on providing excellent pediatric ICU care. The support tech assists with patient mobility and unit tasks, supporting nursing staff and patient needs efficiently.

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork and dependability
  • Experience with medical terminology

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Computer experience
  • Public contact skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Previous clerical or nursing assistant experience preferred

Full job description

Overview:

Part time 24 hours/week | 7:00pm - 7:00am 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.

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

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