Nursing Care Tech / POOL / ED

University Of Kentucky Nursing Care Tech / Pool / Ed

Equal Employment Opportunity / M / F / Disability / Protected Veteran Status. Posting Details Job Title Nursing Care Tech / Pool / ED Requisition Number DU14124 Department Name H3100 : Emergency Services Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $16.20 / hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status On Call Required Education HS Required Related Experience 0 Required License / Registration / Certification Have one or more of the following : 1. Kentucky Registered SRNA, for ED- KY Registered SRNA or EMT 2. RN Nursing Student Who Has Completed First Fundamental Course And A Clinical 3. Military Medic 4. Current / Active LPN License 5. Acquired Nursing Care Technician (NCT) Competencies Through Continuous Employment In A NCT Or PCT Role At University Of Kentucky Plus American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Certification For The Healthcare Provider Valid At Time Of Hire Is Required

Physical Requirements This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); lifting, pushing, and / or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasionally requires standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds and / or working in confined spaces. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts / punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and / or combative / violent people

Shift Hours are variable between days, evenings, nights with some weekend and holiday requirements and you must work 60 Hours per 6 weeks schedule This position requires the ability to do orientation of up to 30 hours per week on any shift for the first 6 to 8 weeks of employment and the first three days of UK HealthCare orientation are onsite from approx.8 : 00am-5 : 00pm. This position will also require that the employee float between UK Chandler and Good Samaritan.

Job Summary The Nursing Care Technician in the ED is a member of the team who is responsible for patient care, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. The NCT performs the duties for which they are trained, including providing comfort measures for the patient and notifying the RN when any change in the patient's condition occurs.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Previous experience as a nursing care tech strongly preferred. Good communication skills, dependability, customer service Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education / Experience Previous experience as a NCT preferred, or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing Class / Clinical. Must be able to attend orientation classes as well as unit orientations Deadline to Apply 11 / 26 / 2025

Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

• Please indicate the number of paid years' experience you have as a nursing care technician, State Registered Nursing Assistant (SRNA), EMT, Military Medic, or Cardiac Monitor Technician, in which you were directly responsible for patient care in a hospital. - None - More than 0, up through 2 years - More than 2 years, up through 3 years - More than 3 years, up through 5 years - More than 5 years
• This position requires that you work days, evenings, and / or night shift including some weekends and holidays. Are you able to meet the requirements of this position? - Yes - No
• Do you have one of the following options : 1.) RN Nursing student who has completed the first clinical nursing course (class and clinical) of nursing school or 2.) A valid, current Kentucky State Registered Nursing Certificate (SRNA) or 3.) Experience as a military medic or 4.) active LPN license or 5.) Acquired Nursing Care Technician (NCT) competencies through continuous employment in a NCT role at University of Kentucky or 6.) for Emergency Department positions ONLY- Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (EMT)? - Yes - No
• Are you currently employed as a Nursing Care Technician at UK HealthCare Chandler or Samaritan Hospitals? - Yes - No
• Where did you first see this position advertised? - AONE (American Organization of Nurse Executives) - UK Jobs Website - Employee Referral - Print Advertisement - On-line Advertisement - Military Connection Advertisement - Job Fair - "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website - Facebook - HospitalCareers.com - InsideHigherEd.com - Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) - HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) - InsightIntoDiversity.com - Latinosinhighered.com - - LinkedIn.com - Institute for Diversity in Health Management - None of the Above