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Paris, Kentucky

Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Acute

Respiratory TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift |

Your Experience Matters

Centerpoint Health—Winchester is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a respiratory therapist (CRT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Centerpoint Health—Winchester places trust and confidence in our employees and patients on making the important decision on where you seek your healthcare. We are a dedicated team that share our mission and our culture of safe and compassionate care.

How you’ll contribute

A respiratory therapist (CRT) who excels in this role:

  • Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.

Performs bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco cessation education as ordered.

  • Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per plan of care.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition appropriately.

  • Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance. Provides rapid assessment and appropriate intervention.
  • Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources.
  • Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
  • Stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas with required levels and equipment.
  • Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates equipment.
  • Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
  • Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
  • Free Parking on site

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have a current associate’s degree in respiratory required.

Additional Requirements Include

  • License: /Certifications: Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice;

BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Gilbert by emailing morgan.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net

More About Centerpoint Health—Winchester

Centerpoint Health—Winchester is a 79-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Winchester community. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commission, Affiliation with the Gill Heart Vascular Institute Affiliate Network, Leapfrog, and Affiliation with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network.

EEOC Statement

“Centerpoint Health—Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health—Winchester is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

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 will perform diagnostic tests such as blood gas analysis and PFTs while delivering therapy according to patient care plans. They are also responsible for responding to emergency codes, maintaining medical equipment, and educating patients on illness management.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an associate's degree in respiratory therapy and possess a current CRT or RRT license in the state of practice. Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification is required, while ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Lung capacity measurementEKG performancePatient monitoringEmergency responseCode responsePatient educationEquipment maintenanceEquipment calibrationSterilizationClinical documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 25 employers

10
<$90k
6
$90k-105k
8
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
12%
PSLF eligible
12%
Loan repayment
8% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Paris

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k
Median resident rent
$832/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Paid Family Leave