Lead Respiratory Therapist/UKHC

Job Title
Lead Respiratory Therapist/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54568

Working Title
Lead Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric

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

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

7:00am – 7:30pm. Weekends and holidays required.

Job Summary

The Lead Respiratory Therapist – Pediatrics is responsible for coordinating quality pediatric patient care needs throughout KCH, the Pediatric Emergency Department, and any other area requesting pediatric respiratory therapy support during a shift. The Lead Respiratory Therapist – Pediatrics provides clinical care to patients and serves as a clinical expert for staff. This position is also a liaison for patients, visitors, families, physicians, other hospital departments, and external ancillary services, communicating patient care, departmental and staff issues to the appropriate authority. This position is also responsible for staff scheduling, shift assignments, and timecard verification. This position is responsible for staff coaching, and also supports staff orientation, competency verification, training, and general professional development as directed by the Respiratory Manager – Pediatrics and Enterprise Director of Respiratory Services.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have patient care experience, strong computer skills, previous Microsoft Office experience, and excellent communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years pediatric ICU and level 4 neonatal ICU experience highly preferred.

Deadline to Apply
06/09/2026

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.