UK HealthCare
Job Details
Job Title:
Nursing Care Technician/UKHC
Requisition Number:
RE52493
Working Title:
NCT / CNA - East
Department Name:
H3080: Critical Care Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level:
06
Salary Range:
$18.20-24.82/hour
Type of Position:
Staff
Position Time Status:
Full-Time
Required Education:
HS
Required Related Experience:
No experience required.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
Kentucky Registered State Registered Nurse Assistant (SRNA) for Emergency Department (ED) – KY, Registered Nurse (RN) nursing student with completed fundamental course and clinical, Military Medic, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, Acquired Nursing Care Technician (NCT) competencies through continuous employment, Earn While You Learn NCT Training Program completion, and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider.
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; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasionally requiring standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds and/or working in confined spaces. Exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; 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 Must be able to work three 12.5‑hour shifts per week (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.). Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.
Job Summary This position works one‑on‑one with a Registered Nurse (RN) to complete delegated tasks and provide direct patient care such as: obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, assisting with ADL’s (activities of daily living), ordering and stocking supplies, responding 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 include providing prompt, compassionate, and patient‑centered care in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment. This supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to increase communication, follow‑through, and enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. It includes utilizing 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.
Essential functions include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50‑100 pounds daily, as well as stand, walk, and sit for long periods. Conditions may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will be compassionate, honest, trustworthy, and have a strong work ethic. Must enjoy teamwork and communication with staff, patients, and their families. Must be confident and able to work in a fast‑paced environment. Knowledge of CPR and basic abnormal vital sign parameters is required. Must have strong organizational, prioritization, basic computer navigation skills, and a working knowledge of the Internet. Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider at time of hire is required.
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Preferred Education / Experience Previous hospital experience is preferred.
Deadline to Apply January 13, 2026
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. The University of Kentucky is a tobacco & drug free campus. The University follows federal and state constitutions and all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. Equal opportunities are provided for qualified persons. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Job Title:
Nursing Care Technician/UKHC
Requisition Number:
RE52493
Working Title:
NCT / CNA - East
Department Name:
H3080: Critical Care Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level:
06
Salary Range:
$18.20-24.82/hour
Type of Position:
Staff
Position Time Status:
Full-Time
Required Education:
HS
Required Related Experience:
No experience required.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
Kentucky Registered State Registered Nurse Assistant (SRNA) for Emergency Department (ED) – KY, Registered Nurse (RN) nursing student with completed fundamental course and clinical, Military Medic, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, Acquired Nursing Care Technician (NCT) competencies through continuous employment, Earn While You Learn NCT Training Program completion, and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider.
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; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasionally requiring standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds and/or working in confined spaces. Exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; 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 Must be able to work three 12.5‑hour shifts per week (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.). Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.
Job Summary This position works one‑on‑one with a Registered Nurse (RN) to complete delegated tasks and provide direct patient care such as: obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, assisting with ADL’s (activities of daily living), ordering and stocking supplies, responding 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 include providing prompt, compassionate, and patient‑centered care in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment. This supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to increase communication, follow‑through, and enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. It includes utilizing 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.
Essential functions include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50‑100 pounds daily, as well as stand, walk, and sit for long periods. Conditions may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will be compassionate, honest, trustworthy, and have a strong work ethic. Must enjoy teamwork and communication with staff, patients, and their families. Must be confident and able to work in a fast‑paced environment. Knowledge of CPR and basic abnormal vital sign parameters is required. Must have strong organizational, prioritization, basic computer navigation skills, and a working knowledge of the Internet. Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider at time of hire is required.
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Preferred Education / Experience Previous hospital experience is preferred.
Deadline to Apply January 13, 2026
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. The University of Kentucky is a tobacco & drug free campus. The University follows federal and state constitutions and all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. Equal opportunities are provided for qualified persons. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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