Job Information
University of Kentucky Pediatric Transport Resp Therapist/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Pediatric Transport Resp Therapist/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE49304 |
| Working Title | Pediatric Transport Respiratory Therapist |
| Department Name | H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs |
| 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 | 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 | Lifting, standing, riding in ambulances and helicopters. As a member of the Neonatal / Pediatric Transport Team, any person employed in this capacity shall maintain a Body weight less than 250 lbs in compliance with helicopter safety guidelines. |
| Shift | Varied during orientation, then primarily 6p-6;30a with occasional shifts 9a-9:30p |
| Job Summary | Neonatal/pediatric transport is a complex, highly organized, dynamic process that requires highly skilled personnel with the ability to act independently away from the protected environment of KCH. Patient outcomes are optimized by stabilization and expedient disposition of patients to definitive care. This position also provides guidance, education and expertise to nursing staff in any pediatric area so better recognition and response to patient care issues, improved quality of care, and opportunity for development of critical thinking skills can be achieved. The outreach education provided by this position to referral facilities ensures a collegial relationship and enhances outcomes. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Assessment, communication, organization. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Graduate of an accredited AS Respiratory Therapy program. Must have a minimum of three years as a respiratory therapist in neonatal and pediatric critical care setting. Previous transport experience is preferred but not required. |
| Deadline to Apply | 02/26/2025 |
| 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. 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 ().
- Are you currently licensed through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and are a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care, or will be at time of hire?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have hospital experience in Respiratory Care?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have experience in Pediatric or NeoNatal Critical Care?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/ngNkExSGXdzoWhNzOUwwkL
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