Respiratory Therapist
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Open in 1 location
Breckinridge Health posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between them.
Kentucky
2 openHardinsburg, KY (opens on this page)
As Needed · Posted 4mo ago
Hardinsburg, KY (opens on this page)
As Needed · Posted 1y+ ago
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Respiratory therapists employed in Kentucky earn a median of $34.98 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Responsibilities
- Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
- Responds to emergency resuscitation team calls.
- Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness, medications, and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
Qualifications
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist or RRT - RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Active Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Kentucky required
- BLS and ACLS Certification.
- PALS preferred
PRN: Mostly Night Shift 6:00 pm - 6:00 am
From Breckinridge Health's job posting for Hardinsburg, KY, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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