Clinical Resp Therapy Expert/Adult/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 16, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Clinical Resp. Therapy Expert/Adult/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE44228
Working Title
Clinical Respiratory Therapy Expert
Department Name
H3410:Therapeutic 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
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support ( BLS) & ACLS. ACCS within 1 year of hire. BLS & ACLS instructor within one year of hire. KBRC Required.
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
Typically three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) Will also be required to work weekends and holidays. 4 hours allowed for remote or alternate hour work per week. Some flexibility required to meet department needs.
Job Summary
The Clinical Respiratory Therapy Expert ( CRTE) for Adults supports respiratory leadership and the respiratory education coordinator in the onboarding, competency assessment, and professional development needs of therapists and multidisciplinary stakeholders who work with adult patients at Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospitals. The CRTE supports academic partnerships as a clinical instructor for students and interns. The CRTE is a clinical leader within respiratory services, providing direct patient care, and at the elbow support across disciplines. The CRTE also provides operational shift support as a “relief lead” as assigned.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support ( BLS) & ACLS. ACCS within 1 year of hire. BLS & ACLS instructor within one year of hire. KBRC Required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Associates Degree plus 3 years experience
Deadline to Apply
04/23/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Clinical Resp. Therapy Expert/Adult/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE44228
Working Title
Clinical Respiratory Therapy Expert
Department Name
H3410:Therapeutic 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
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support ( BLS) & ACLS. ACCS within 1 year of hire. BLS & ACLS instructor within one year of hire. KBRC Required.
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
Typically three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) Will also be required to work weekends and holidays. 4 hours allowed for remote or alternate hour work per week. Some flexibility required to meet department needs.
Job Summary
The Clinical Respiratory Therapy Expert ( CRTE) for Adults supports respiratory leadership and the respiratory education coordinator in the onboarding, competency assessment, and professional development needs of therapists and multidisciplinary stakeholders who work with adult patients at Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospitals. The CRTE supports academic partnerships as a clinical instructor for students and interns. The CRTE is a clinical leader within respiratory services, providing direct patient care, and at the elbow support across disciplines. The CRTE also provides operational shift support as a “relief lead” as assigned.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support ( BLS) & ACLS. ACCS within 1 year of hire. BLS & ACLS instructor within one year of hire. KBRC Required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Associates Degree plus 3 years experience
Deadline to Apply
04/23/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Which of the following National Board of Respiratory Care Credentials do you have or are eligible for?
- None
- Certified Respiratory Therapist-CRT (only)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist-RRT
- * Do you have a current Kentucky Respiratory care practitioner's license or are eligible to obtain one by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently a Registered Respiratory Therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or are you eligible to obtain certification by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of experience do you have in hospital clinical respiratory therapy?
- None
- More than 0, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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