Deadline
Oct 21, 2026
Closing in 2 days
Location
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United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
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Posted
Oct 13, 2026
About the role
Nursing Care Tech/On-Call/Center for Advanced Surgery
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Nursing Care Tech/On-Call/Center for Advanced Surgery |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU15097 |
| Department Name | H3140:Center for Advanced Surgery |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | 16.20/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | On Call |
| Required Education | High School |
| Required Related Experience | none |
| 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.)ED ONLY: Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (EMT) 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 at least 36 hours /month. This position will work primarily in the pre-op/PACU in CAS during hours between 7am and 5pm. |
| Job Summary | 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 | 10/21/2026 |
| 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. 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 (*).
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Are you currently employed as a Nursing Care Technician at UK HealthCare Chandler or Samaritan Hospitals?
- 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
Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents- Resume
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
How to apply
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