Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC

Job Title
Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE48514


Working Title
Respiratory Therapist Senior - Pediatric Sleep Center


Department Name
M4000:Pediatrics Clinic


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
11


Salary Range
$26.00-45.70/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

Regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing); occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; and occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs



Shift

Nightshift; 3x 12-hour shifts per week (Monday – Saturday); 6:00 pm – 6:30 am



Job Summary

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 the candidate’s experience.

The Respiratory Therapist Senior provides competent care of patients through airway management, various CPAP/BIPAP therapies, oxygen administration, and performing polysomnography studies in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and departmental policies and procedures.

General duties will include: registering patients; gathering patient pre-study paperwork; preparing patients and equipment for procedures; explaining procedures and interactions to patients; completing follow-up notes as needed; performing polysomnography studies and analyzing data to assist in obtaining proper diagnosis; entering charges; and cleaning all study equipment. This position will also have some administrative and clerical responsibilities for the department’s daily operations.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Communicate technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers. The ability to work interdependently within a healthcare clinic team.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Sleep Center experience preferred but not required.



Deadline to Apply
12/23/2024


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