Impactful Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift & Growth

Lifepoint Health®; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking on site

Tuition assistance for education and 


401(k) retirement plan with company 


Job summary

Centerpoint Health-Winchester, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a full-time day shift in Winchester, Kentucky. You will measure lung capacity, perform bedside PFTs and EKGs, educate patients, and respond to respiratory emergencies to support our mission of safer, higher-quality care.

We value your skills, compassion, and dedication as you provide expert respiratory care, participate in performance improvement, and help ensure reliable attendance in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Current associate's degree in respiratory therapy required.
• License: Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per plan of care; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance; provides rapid assessment and intervention.
• Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research and best practices.
• Keeps supplies stocked and equipment sterilized and calibrated.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Centerpoint Health-Winchester, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a full-time day shift in Winchester, Kentucky. You will measure lung capacity, perform bedside PFTs and EKGs, educate patients, and respond to respiratory emergencies to support our mission of safer, higher-quality care.

We value your skills, compassion, and dedication as you provide expert respiratory care, participate in performance improvement, and help ensure reliable attendance in a dynamic