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UF Health · 13 hours ago

Patient Support Technician | Operating Room NT | Variable | Full time

Gainesville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

UF Health is seeking a Patient Support Technician to support patient care in the operating room. The role involves maintaining the patient environment, transporting patients and materials, and assisting clinical personnel with direct care and complex patient positioning.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support patient care by maintaining the patient environment, supplying necessary care items, transporting patients and patient related materials, and assisting in direct care given by clinical personnel

Responsible for performing and problem solving through complex/patient positioning/transfers under the direct and indirect supervision of the surgical team using appropriate patient positioning equipment

Assists the surgical staff with physically demanding tasks to prevent injury

Consults with nursing staff and physicians in development and implementation of positioning plans for surgical patients

Assists in building a 'culture of safety' to support clinicians in providing a safe working environment

Ensures positive patient customer satisfaction, proper utilization of body mechanics, adherence to policies, procedures and standards established by UF Health, and the departmental management

Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties in an effective manner

Ensures positive patient customer satisfaction, proper utilization of body mechanics, adherence to policies, procedures and standards established by Shands, and the departmental management

Qualification

Patient care supportCustomer serviceCommunication skillsPhysical supportBasic instructions

Required

Ability to read, write, and follow basic written and oral instructions

Must be able to lift, bend, and physically support patients and supplies

Preferred

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

One year of hospital patient care support related background preferred

Demonstrated customer service and communication skills

Company

UF Health

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University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.

Founded in 1958

Gainesville, Florida, USA

10001+ employees