Clinical Resp Therapy Expert/Adult/UKHC

Job Title
Clinical Resp Therapy Expert/Adult/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54033

Working Title
Clinical Respiratory Therapy Expert

Department Name
H3410:Respiratory Services

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

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support (BLS) & ACLS. ACCS within 1 year of hire. BLS & ACLS instructor within one year of hire. KBRC Required.

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

Typically three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) Will also be required to work weekends and holidays. 4 hours allowed for remote or alternate hour work per week. Some flexibility required to meet department needs.

Job Summary

The Clinical Respiratory Therapy Expert (CRTE) for adults supports respiratory leadership and the respiratory education coordinator in the onboarding, competency assessment, and professional development needs of therapists and multidisciplinary stakeholders who work with adult patients at Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospitals. The CRTE supports academic partnerships as a clinical instructor for students and interns. The CRTE is a clinical leader within respiratory services, providing direct patient care, and at the elbow support across disciplines. The CRTE also provides operational shift support as a “relief lead” as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support (BLS) & ACLS. ACCS within 1 year of hire. BLS & ACLS instructor within one year of hire

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Associates plus 3 years experience

Deadline to Apply
04/22/2026

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.