What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC position at UK HealthCare?
Posting Details
Job Title Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC Requisition Number RE55143 Working Title Respiratory Therapist Senior - Sleep Center Department Name H6425:Sleep Center 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
Night shift position; weekdays, weekends, and some holidays per departmental needs.
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist Senior/Sleep Center/UKHC 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 daily operations of the department. 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.
There is an Internal candidate being considered.
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 07/26/2026 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.
Job Title Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC Requisition Number RE55143 Working Title Respiratory Therapist Senior - Sleep Center Department Name H6425:Sleep Center 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
Night shift position; weekdays, weekends, and some holidays per departmental needs.
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist Senior/Sleep Center/UKHC 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 daily operations of the department. 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.
There is an Internal candidate being considered.
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 07/26/2026 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.
Salary : $30 - $46