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Job description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Respiratory Technician II / On Call
Requisition Number
DU09433
Department Name
H3411:Therapeutic Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$17.50 - $24.50
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
On Call
Required Education
Must have completed at least 1.5 semesters of an accredited respiratory therapy program and be a current active student in that program.
Required Related Experience
None
Required License/Registration/Certification
Kentucky Respiratory Care "Student" Practitioner Limited License at time of hire
Physical Requirements
Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing
Shift
As determined by department needs
Job Summary
The respiratory technician II will have succesfully completed the first two semesters of an accredited respiratory therapy program and will have obtained a student license from the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care. The respiratory technician II will be primarily be assigned shifts performing direct patient care for those therapies and patient care activities that are in the scope of student licensure per the KBRC. They may also at times be assigned shifts performing EKGs in the ED or supporting equipment needs for the respiratory services department. The respiratory technician II will also support equipment cleaning and reprocessing as well as cylinder storage rounds as needed during a shift.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge commensurate with a respiratory therapy student who has completed 1.5 semesters of an accredited program.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
10/09/2026
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.
Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40598, US
Who can apply
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