Certified Medical Technician (Full Time)

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 providing assistance to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in the delivery of patient care. Ensures support for clinical procedures and daily patient needs. Maintains adherence to established protocols and safety standards. Coordinates communication between patients and healthcare team members. Supports efficient and compassionate patient care within the healthcare setting.

Essential Functions

• Assists the RN or LPN with non-nursing tasks such as crash cart checks, quality control checks, retrieving equipment and supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and stocking supplies.

• Supports the RN or LPN with routine patient care activities including vital signs, intake and output, pain assessment, administering enemas, applying hot or cold packs, glucoscans, height and weight measurements, transporting, ambulating, answering call lights, cleaning equipment, sitting 1:1, EKGs, receiving patients, and assisting with pre- and post-operative care, admission, discharge, and treatments.

• Recognizes and practices within the scope of certification and competency, promptly relaying questions or concerns to the supervising RN or LPN and seeking assistance when needed.

• Effectively communicates pertinent information during shift-to-shift and transfer reports and documents relevant items in EPIC as indicated.

• Responds and assists in emergency and urgent situations, including ERT calls, as directed.

• Transports patients according to protocol and provides handoff to receiving team members.

• Performs additional emergency department tasks such as wound care, splinting, crutch fitting and teaching, preparing supplies, assisting with procedures, triaging ambulance patients, ear irrigation, suture and staple removal, and spinal immobilization as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical trainiing in relevant area

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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) National Registry   or   applicable state certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)   and   Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within 90 days of hire

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional ( Department :
Emergency Room

Shift :
Flex (United States of America)

Time Type :
Full time

Address :
2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State :
Ashland, Kentucky