Patient Care Tech Scholarship Program

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining patient safety by providing continuous observation of assigned patients. Assists healthcare professionals by performing care activities and related nonclinical services to support patient comfort and well-being. Ensures a safe environment for patients and staff through vigilant monitoring and timely intervention. Collaborates with nursing staff to address patient needs and promptly communicates any safety concerns. Delivers professional, courteous, and supportive care in alignment with organizational standards.

Essential Functions

• Observes patients continuously for behaviors indicating potential problems and alerts nursing staff immediately.

• Remains alert and present with patients at all times, providing 1:1 supervision when required for safety.

• Uses nurse notification systems and communicates pertinent patient information during hand-offs and shift reports.

• Maintains patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA regulations at all times.

• Notifies nursing personnel of exceptions from the patient’s established plan of care.

• Redirects patient and family concerns to appropriate staff and provides interactive activities to support patient engagement.

• Demonstrates proper use of personal protective equipment and follows infection control and isolation guidelines.

• Uses equipment safely, reports accidents and incidents, and assists with non-nursing tasks as delegated by nursing staff.

• Maintains required competencies, completes annual training, and meets employee health requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement

0-1 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Basic Life Support (BLS), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), KY SRNA within 90 days of hire

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 1. Never

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. It also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Float Pool-Nursing & CMT

Shift:

Flex (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky