Nursing Care Technician/On-Call/UKHC/ PACU

Job Title
Nursing Care Technician/On-Call/UKHC/ PACU


Requisition Number
DU12709


Department Name
H7200:Pavilion A Perioperative Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$16.20


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.) 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.) Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (EMT) Emergency Department ONLY or 5.) active LPN license or 6.) Nursing Care Technician (NCT) competencies through continuous employment in a NCT role at University of KY, plus AHA BLS CPR.



Physical Requirements

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds occasionally and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.



Shift

Must be able to work a variety of Day/Evening/Night shifts – at least 36 hours / month. Some weekends and holidays will be required.



Job Summary

| Nursing Care Technicians working in the Perioperative service areas and PACU at UK Chandler Hospital provide care to pediatric and adult patients. Patient Populations include injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating trauma, solid organ transplant, vascular, cardiac gynecological and non-elective orthopedic surgeries and recovery from other surgical interventions. 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), respond to patient call lights, unit orientation, and patient admission, transfer and discharge.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, continuous, and patient centered care in a collaborative work environment. The environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. 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.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

| SRNA+ 2 MONTHS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED



Deadline to Apply
09/30/2024


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