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Somerset, Kentucky

Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Acute

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsNo callNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Acute

Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

FT | Days | 6:15a-6:45p | 3-12hr shifts | Rotate Weekends

Who We Are

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.

Connect with Our Recruiting Specialist

Please contact Melissa Gilbert by texting 615-324-9804 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.

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Where We Are

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.

Why Join Us

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.

Position Summary

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.

What We're Looking For

  • 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.

EEOC Statement

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist assists in providing patient care by delivering routine therapy, monitoring patient conditions, and responding to emergent codes. They are also responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and calibrating respiratory care equipment and managing supply levels.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or Associate Degree in Science and a current Kentucky Respiratory Therapist license. Additionally, the role requires American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with three or more years of cardiopulmonary experience preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient assessmentEquipment maintenanceSterilizationPatient educationEmergency responseCommunicationDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Acute at Lifepoint Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,889 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 21 employers

6
<$85k
4
$85k-95k
3
$95k-105k
7
$105k-115k
2
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
15% this job
Relocation assistance
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$37.08-$55.62/hr
#2

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$35.94-$55.43/hr
#3

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$37.61-$55.27/hr
#4

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$35-$52.01/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 90% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,889 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Somerset

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k
Typical market rent
$1,183/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lifepoint Health

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Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Family Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
401(k) with Company Match