Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Kentucky

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Owenton, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Owenton, KY
  • 90+ days ago

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital 2050 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40504 Respiratory Therapist: Full Time Nights Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity Join Encompass Health's Respiratory Care...

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC Valid respiratory therapy license in compliance...

Respiratory Therapist (Pool)

  • Simpsonville, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Simpsonville, KY
  • 60+ days ago

Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity Join Encompass Health's Respiratory Care Family: A Career of Impact Are you in search of a career that resonates with your heart and community?...

Travel Allied-Respiratory Therapist, ICU

  • Louisville, KY
  • 20 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 20 days ago

Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung performance....

Acute Respiratory Therapist

  • Battletown, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Battletown, KY
  • 16 hours ago

Perform Diagnostic Testing: Conduct and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs), pulmonary function tests, and other respiratory assessments....

Respiratory Therapist. Job in Anchorage Gr8Jobs

  • Anchorage, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Anchorage, KY
  • 1 day ago

Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity Full Time Days, Part Time and PRN 12 hr shifts $30 - 40/hr based on experience PRN $34/hr Join Encompass Health's Respiratory Care Family: A Career of Impact...

Respiratory Therapist IP (Cert)

  • Ashland, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 1 day ago

Holds and maintains Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)....

Respiratory Therapist (Reg)

  • Ashland, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 1 day ago

Also required to perform duties and maintain qualifications as per Respiratory Therapy job descriptions....

Respiratory Therapist - RRT/CRT

  • Fort Thomas, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Thomas, KY
  • 2 days ago

Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist - RRT/CRT for our Respiratory Therapy Unit located within the Ft. Thomas Hospital....

Respiratory Therapist, Certified

  • Somerset, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerset, KY
  • 2 days ago

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care. Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred....

Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

Overview As a Resource Patient Care Assistant at CHI Saint Joseph Hospital, you'll have a unique opporutnity in helping our patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with their basic...

Respiratory Therapist travel position in Louisville, KY

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

Respiratory Therapist travel position in Louisville, KY Louisville, KY 1 day ago CATEGORY Respiratory Therapist JOB TYPE Travel Soliant Health is seeking Respiratory Therapist's for a hospital in Louisville...

Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago

The Respiratory Therapist Senior ensures competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, blood gases, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and other duties as it...

Respiratory Therapist travel in Louisville KY

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

Soliant Health is seeking Respiratory Therapist's for a hospital in Louisville, KY 13 Week Travel Assignment- Facility is open to longer as well Nights 3x12s Start: Flexible 2+ years of experience...

Certified Respiratory Therapist

  • Harrodsburg, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Harrodsburg, KY
  • 6 days ago

Experience: One (1) year experience in Respiratory Care preferred....

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Kentucky

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Respiratory Therapist positions.



Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Kentucky offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
42.7%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.7%
High School or GED
4.3%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in Kentucky
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
23.4%
1-2 years
20.2%
2-4 years
6.2%
4-6 years
2.8%



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