Respiratory Therapist

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with matching

Wellness support services

Paid time off programs

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist. In this role, you will guide patients through routine care and critical moments, performing diagnostic procedures and managing ventilation using advanced respiratory technology. Responsibilities include assessing respiratory conditions, providing treatments, and patient education. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, education support, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• Certified as a Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC.
• Active licensure for Kentucky required.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and determine need for interventions.
• Provide oxygen support and aerosolized medications.
• Manage ventilation and airway placement.
• Educate patients and families about care and procedures.
• Maintain and ensure readiness of respiratory equipment.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient Education

Ventilation Management

Interpreting Breath Sounds

Working in Critical Care

Education

Graduate of approved Respiratory Therapy program

Active KY State Respiratory Therapist Licensure

NBRC-CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Competitive Sign-On Bonus available for all qualified candidates

Shift: Full-Time Days

Job Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. With consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability to deliver your best care, continue building expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Responsibilities

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence‑based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection‑prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (NBRC‑CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• Active KY State Respiratory Therapist Licensure (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner.
• Graduate of approved Respiratory Therapy program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.