Respiratory Therapist Senior​/UKHC

Job Summary

UK Health Care is seeking a registered respiratory therapist dedicated to wellness, safety, and patient-centered care to join our team at Albert

B. Chandler Hospital. The Respiratory Therapist Senior ensures competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, blood gases, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and other duties as it relates to assure the quality of patient care. The ideal candidate will perform proper documentation of patient care activities and interventions; record therapy and results as required by hospital policy and regulatory agencies;

and communicate with other healthcare teams to ensure the quality care of patients.

Albert

B. Chandler Hospital remains the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky and the Bluegrass Region, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings and offers a large, state-of-the-art (569-bed) teaching hospital with over 100 ICU beds across multiple service lines. Chandler hosts the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and is also home to the Markey Cancer Center which has earned designation by the National Cancer Institute.

A great opportunity for new graduates, respiratory therapists at Chandler will have the excellent opportunity to deliver a considerable range of services covered under their RT license.

Licensure through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care at time of hire.

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.

Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.). Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

Note:

The following items summarize typical responsibilities implied by the job title and description provided. Specific duties may be assigned by department leadership.

• Provide airway management, mechanical ventilator management, blood gas analysis, oxygen therapy, and aerosol therapy as part of patient care.

• Ensure proper documentation of patient care activities and interventions; record therapy and results as required by hospital policy and regulatory agencies.

• Communicate effectively with other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.

• Maintain competency in related clinical tasks and participate in quality improvement activities as needed.

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Hospital experience preferred.

Final date to receive applications 02/10/2026

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