Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC Requisition Number RE55708 Working Title Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC - Golisano Children's Hospital Department Name H3410:Respiratory Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 11 Salary Range $30.00-45.70/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

AS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensure through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care at time of hire.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally working at heights above four feet and/or in confined spaces. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Shift

Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

Job Summary

UK HealthCare is seeking a registered respiratory therapist dedicated to wellness, safety, and patient-centered care to join our team at Kentucky Children's Hospital (KCH). The Respiratory Therapist Senior ensures competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, blood gases, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and other duties as it relates to assure the quality of 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 the quality care of patients. Kentucky Children's Hospital (KCH) is a hospital within a hospital, located on multiple floors of the Chandler Medical Center. Boasting state's only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 70-beds, respiratory therapists are an integral part of the delivery team and the bedside care team. In acute and progressive care, respiratory therapists provide protocol guided care for bronchiolitis, asthma, and oxygen delivery. A great opportunity for new graduates, respiratory therapists at KCH will have the excellent opportunity to deliver a considerable range of services covered under their RT license. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $30.00/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have patient care experience, strong computer skills, and excellent communication skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Pediatric respiratory experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Deadline to Apply 09/15/2026 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.

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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 (*).

• • Are you currently credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)?

• Yes

• Eligible to obtain within 6 months of hire

• No

• • Do you currently hold a Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care (KBRC) or are you eligible to obtain by date of hire?

• Yes

• No

• • Please indicate your years of paid work experience with respiratory care.

• None

• More than 0, up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years, up through 5 years

• More than 5 years

• • Do you have hospital experience in pediatric respiratory care?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter