Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC

UK HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Senior for the Pediatric Sleep Center in Lexington, KY. This night-shift role provides airway management, CPAP/BIPAP therapies, oxygen administration, and polysomnography studies in accordance with The Joint Commission.

Responsibilities include registering patients, preparing equipment, explaining procedures, and completing follow-up notes; some administrative duties for the department.

Qualifications

• AS degree required.
• Licensure through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC at time of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide airway management and CPAP/BIPAP therapies.
• Administer oxygen and perform polysomnography studies per policy.
• Register patients, prepare pre-study paperwork, and explain procedures.
• Complete follow-up notes and assist with department administration.

Skills

Communicate technical information

Teamwork in healthcare

Education

AS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55904

Working Title Respiratory Therapist Senior - Pediatric Sleep Center

Department Name M4000:Pediatrics Clinic

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 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

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.

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.

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 11/17/2026

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.

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. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.