Lifepoint Health·Somerset, Kentucky
The Respiratory Therapist provides routine therapy, responds to emergency codes, and assesses patient conditions to deliver appropriate treatment. They are also responsible for educating patients and families while maintaining and sterilizing respiratory care equipment.
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Acute: Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
FT | Nights | 6: 15p-6:45a | 3-12hr shifts | Rotate Weekends
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.
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The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
A Respiratory Therapist (CRT) assists respiratory therapists with preparing for and providing patient care.
Delivers routine therapy as delegated by a therapist.
Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
High School Diploma/GE or Associate Degree in Science required
Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure to practice in the state of Kentucky.
Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date.
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date
Current American Heart Association PALS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or Associate Degree in Science and a current Kentucky Respiratory Therapist license. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with a preference for three or more years of cardiopulmonary experience.
Market context
In Kentucky, allied-health laboratory roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic settings that need staff who can meet CLIA 88 standards and follow regulatory procedures. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a baccalaureate degree plus MLS, MT, or MLT (ASCP) certification or eligibility within one year. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and prepare examples of compliance-focused lab work.