Respiratory Therapist

Square; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Square in Lexington, KY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a hybrid care team that balances in-room patient care with digital health records and Cerner protocols.

You will restock supply rooms, monitor telemetry, document care, and participate in Code Blue responses. A strong willingness to learn, calm leadership, and Kentucky work history are valued as you contribute to patient outcomes at Square.

Qualifications

• Composure to deliver difficult news clearly.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt quickly.
• KY work history or strong reasons you’ll thrive here.
• Curiosity that outpaces your current job description.
• Proven leadership experience guiding mid-level initiatives.
• Comfort defending a recommendation in front of skeptics.

Responsibilities

• Restock supply rooms and par levels to ensure availability.
• Catch ordering errors at the source by querying mid-level providers.
• Monitor telemetry for arrhythmias and call rhythm changes promptly.
• Document care interactions in the electronic health record accurately.
• Audit the unit's Code Blue Response compliance weekly and brief the charge Respiratory Therapist on gaps.
• Prep exam rooms, instruments, and consent forms ahead of each appointment in Lexington.
• Anchor the hybrid care team through Code Blue Response and Cerner cases from intake to follow-up at Lexington, KY.
• Run Wound Care and Cerner protocols with precision.

Skills

Composure under pressure

Willingness to learn

KY work history

Curiosity

Leadership experience

Clear communication

Job description

When families are scared and seconds matter, Square wants a Respiratory Therapist whose calmly-fast-moving calm steadies the whole room. Trade 3 years of Critical Thinking for $56,000 - $79,000 and you also get healthcare ownership and a Square crew that wants you to win.

Key Responsibilities

• Restock supply rooms and par levels so the next Respiratory Therapist never hunts for a needle
• Catch ordering errors at the source, querying the mid-level provider rather than guessing
• Monitor telemetry for arrhythmias, calling rhythm changes the moment they appear on the strip
• Document care interactions in the electronic health record accurately
• Audit the unit's Code Blue Response compliance weekly and brief the charge Respiratory Therapist on the gaps
• Prep exam rooms, instruments, and consent forms ahead of each scheduled appointment in Lexington
• Anchor the hybrid care team through Code Blue Response and Cerner cases from intake to follow-up at Lexington, KY
• Run Wound Care and Cerner protocols with the precision Square expects of every mid-level hire

What You'll Bring

• The composure to deliver bad news early and clearly
• A quick-to-ship attitude and eagerness to learn new skills
• A KY work history, or strong reasons you'll thrive here anyway
• Curiosity that outpaces your current job description
• Proven leadership experience guiding mid-level-level initiatives
• Comfort defending a recommendation in front of skeptics

Operating out of Lexington, Square designs the tools that power thousands of businesses in the healthcare sector. You set the boundaries of your hybrid schedule and we respect them without the side-eye.

Combine $56,000 - $79,000 with growth, generous benefits, and a mentor, and you have the reason people stay at Square for years.

We refreshed this Respiratory Therapist listing this week to keep it current for applicants.