Nursing Care Technician/On-Call/Pulmonary Medicine

Job Title
Nursing Care Technician/On-Call/Pulmonary Medicine


Requisition Number
DU13611


Department Name
H7600: PAV A Medicine/Pulmonary


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$16.20 per hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
On Call


Required Education

High school



Required Related Experience

0



Required License/Registration/Certification

Have one or more of the following:
1. Kentucky Registered SRNA,
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 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

The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments



Shift

ON CALL POSITION. Hours are variable between days, evenings, nights with some weekend and holiday requirements. Preferred candidates will be able to work a variety of shifts. This position requires the ability to do orientation of up to 30 hours per week on any shift for the first 4-6 weeks of employment and once training is completed you must work at least 36 hours a month. Please note that the first three days will be our UK HealthCare orientation on site at Chandler Hospital from approx. 8:00am-5:00pm and our Staffing Development team will reach out to you before you start with the details.



Job Summary

This position will serve as the on-call Nursing Care Technician (NCT) on the 9th and 10th flor Pavilion A Medicine ICU and/or other units providing care for patients ranging from adult to geriatrics. Patient conditions include: leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and hematologic malignancies. This position works one on one with Registered Nurse (RN) to complete delegated tasks and provide direct patient care such as: obtain vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, assist with ADL’s (activities of daily living), order and stock supplies, respond to patient call lights, unit orientation, and patient admission, transfer and discharge. Positions may also involve moving patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, or stretcher to treatment/surgical tables. Handling of specimens and delivery to labs and preparation of patients for surgical procedures may also be required.

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing prompt, compassionate, and patient centered care in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. This dynamic environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the teams of physicians to increase communication, follow through, and enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, honest, trustworthy, and have a strong work ethic. Must enjoy working in a team and also be able to take direction and communicate effectively with staff, patients and their family members. In addition, must also be confident and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. Knowledge of CPR and basic concept of abnormal vital sign parameters is a must. Candidate will also need strong organizational, prioritization, basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the Internet.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

SRNA+ 2 MONTHS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.



Deadline to Apply
07/21/2025


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