Senior Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Sleep Night Shift

U K Healthcare Ltd; 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

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.