Krysty Ghast

Registered Respiratory Therapist · Kindred Healthcare

respiratory therapist Peoria, IL

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
17 years
since Jul 2009
Gender
Female

Experience

Registered Respiratory TherapistCurrent
Kindred Healthcare
Since Jul 2009 · 17 years · Peoria, IL

Education

Illinios Central College

Skills

Long Term Acute Care Trach Care Icu Acute Care Ventilators Pulmonary Rehabilitation Airway Management Bls Ekg Mechanical Ventilation Blood Gas Intubation Cpap Acls Respiratory Care Hospitals

About Kindred Healthcare

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+

Professional Overview

Krysty Ghast is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Kindred Healthcare, based in Peoria, IL. As a respiratory therapist, Ghast contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Peoria, IL. They have been with Kindred Healthcare for 17 years. Ghast holds academic credentials from Illinios Central College. Core competencies include Long Term Acute Care, Trach Care, Icu, Acute Care, Ventilators. Kindred Healthcare operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to respiratory therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Peoria, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Krysty Ghast is one of them.
  • 519 respiratory therapists are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,526 contacts at Kindred Healthcare are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in IL: $55,000 – $95,000 (median $71,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in IL: Advocate Health Care (21), Advocate Christ Medical Center (16), Rush University Medical Center (13).
  • 1% of respiratory therapists in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 65% of respiratory therapists in IL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting respiratory therapist

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Krysty Ghast located?

Krysty Ghast is based in Peoria, IL. They are currently affiliated with Kindred Healthcare.

What is Krysty Ghast's specialty?

Krysty Ghast specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Krysty Ghast currently work?

Krysty Ghast currently works at Kindred Healthcare. They have been there for 17 years.

What is Krysty Ghast's educational background?

Krysty Ghast attended Illinios Central College.

How do I contact Krysty Ghast for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a respiratory therapist?

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What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in IL?

respiratory therapists in IL typically earn $55,000 to $95,000 annually, with a median of $71,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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