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Job Title
Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55106

Working Title

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

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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

On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs

Shift

Days, M-F, 8a-5p. Other Days and hours as needed

Job Summary

Work with the Pediatric Pulmonary division in the clinic setting performing spirometry testing and asthma/pulmonary education to the patient population group served. Work with the adult cystic fibrosis patient population in performing education as well as spirometry testing as needed. Provide care for patients throughout the hospital and clinics to achieve the plans and goals of the health care providers toward the expected outcome of the patient care process. Provide education and resource coordination to the inpatient pediatric and adult cystic fibrosis patients.

Responsible for ordering of and maintaining adequate supplies for the pulmonary function lab. Coordinate outside resources such as pulmonary rehabilitation referrals, DME referrals, and oxygen set-up. Occasional travel to pediatric pulmonary outreach clinic. Work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team model.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

word, outlook

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Associate’s degree plus one or more years experience performing spirometry testing preferred.

Deadline to Apply
07/21/2026

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