Support Technician | Staffing Office | Day Shift

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.

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