UK HealthCare
Job Title:
Respiratory Therapist Senior
Working Title:
Respiratory Therapist Senior
Department:
Respiratory Services (H3410)
Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level:
11
Salary Range:
$30.00 – $45.70 per hour
Type of Position:
Staff, Full‑Time
Job Summary UK HealthCare seeks registered respiratory therapists dedicated to wellness, safety, and patient‑centered care. The Respiratory Therapist Senior ensures competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, blood gas analysis, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and other duties related to assuring quality patient care. The ideal candidate will perform proper documentation of patient care activities and interventions, record therapy and results as required by hospital policy and regulatory agencies, and communicate with other healthcare teams to ensure quality care of patients.
Responsibilities
Manage airways, ventilators, blood gases, oxygen and aerosol therapy.
Document patient care activities, interventions, and therapy results.
Coordinate with nursing, medical staff and other healthcare teams.
Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care or related field (education required).
No prior experience required; preferred patient‑care experience, strong computer skills, excellent communication skills.
Hospital experience preferred; pediatric respiratory experience preferred at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
Physical Requirements This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods; standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; lifting, pushing, pulling up to or over 50 pounds; intermittent standing/walking up to 25 pounds; repetitive motions such as typing; occasionally working at heights above four feet or in confined spaces; exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment or materials; exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood‑borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.
Shift Must work three 12.5‑hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.); also required to work weekends and holidays.
Locations Positions available at:
Albert B. Chandler Hospital – 569‑bed teaching hospital with Level 1 trauma center.
Good Samaritan Hospital – 180‑bed community hospital offering ICU, progressive and acute levels of care.
EEO Statement 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. Screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Respiratory Therapist Senior
Working Title:
Respiratory Therapist Senior
Department:
Respiratory Services (H3410)
Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level:
11
Salary Range:
$30.00 – $45.70 per hour
Type of Position:
Staff, Full‑Time
Job Summary UK HealthCare seeks registered respiratory therapists dedicated to wellness, safety, and patient‑centered care. The Respiratory Therapist Senior ensures competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, blood gas analysis, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and other duties related to assuring quality patient care. The ideal candidate will perform proper documentation of patient care activities and interventions, record therapy and results as required by hospital policy and regulatory agencies, and communicate with other healthcare teams to ensure quality care of patients.
Responsibilities
Manage airways, ventilators, blood gases, oxygen and aerosol therapy.
Document patient care activities, interventions, and therapy results.
Coordinate with nursing, medical staff and other healthcare teams.
Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care or related field (education required).
No prior experience required; preferred patient‑care experience, strong computer skills, excellent communication skills.
Hospital experience preferred; pediatric respiratory experience preferred at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
Physical Requirements This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods; standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; lifting, pushing, pulling up to or over 50 pounds; intermittent standing/walking up to 25 pounds; repetitive motions such as typing; occasionally working at heights above four feet or in confined spaces; exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment or materials; exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood‑borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.
Shift Must work three 12.5‑hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.); also required to work weekends and holidays.
Locations Positions available at:
Albert B. Chandler Hospital – 569‑bed teaching hospital with Level 1 trauma center.
Good Samaritan Hospital – 180‑bed community hospital offering ICU, progressive and acute levels of care.
EEO Statement 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. Screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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