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Somerset, Kentucky

Respiratory Therapist (CRT) PRN, Acute

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Job Description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Acute

Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

PRN | Vary

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, calling 629-257-6058 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:

  • 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

A Respiratory Therapist (CRT) assists respiratory therapists by preparing for and providing patient care, which includes delivering routine therapy as delegated and responding to emergent assistance calls. Responsibilities also involve assessing patient conditions, monitoring, recording, communicating status, and educating patients and families.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma/GED or an Associate Degree in Science, along with current Respiratory Therapist Licensure for Kentucky, and required American Heart Association certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS) or obtain them within 90 days of hire. Preferred experience includes three or more years in cardiopulmonary services, alongside strong critical thinking and the ability to work under stress.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment DeliveryPatient MonitoringPatient EducationSupply ManagementEquipment SterilizationEffective Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist (CRT) PRN, Acute at Lifepoint Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,900 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

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

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% 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).

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 26 employers

9
<$90k
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$90k-105k
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$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
16%
PSLF eligible
12%
Loan repayment
8% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,900 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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Benefits & Perks

Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
401k Retirement Package with Company Match
Wellness Programs
Professional Development