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.
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