Nursing Care Tech/POOL/ED

Job Title
Nursing Care Tech/POOL/ED

Requisition Number
DU15127

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

This is a per-diem position being offered as a LEVEL 1 only which requires working 48 hours per 6 weeks schedule with a minimum of 12 weekend hours. Some holidays required.

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.

Pool Pay listed below per level:
Level 1 – 48 hours any shift / 6 week schedule (12 hours of night shifts, 12 hours of weekend required/6 week) = $19/hr

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
10/12/2026

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