Respiratory Therapist Senior - Pediatric Sleep Center

Respiratory Therapist Senior

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Senior - Pediatric Sleep Center

Department Name: 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

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: Regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing); occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; and occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs

Shift: Nightshift; 3x 12-hour shifts per week (Monday Saturday); 6:00 pm 6:30 am

Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist Senior 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 department's daily operations. 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 the candidate's experience.

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.

Preferred Education/Experience: Sleep Center experience preferred but not required.

Deadline to Apply: 10/13/2026

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