Kristy Needham

Lead Respiratory Therapist · Ascension

respiratory therapist Wichita

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
7 years
since Jan 2019
Gender
Female

Experience

Lead Respiratory TherapistCurrent
Ascension
Since Jan 2019 · 7 years · Wichita

Education

Wichita State University
Associate's degree
1992 – 1993
Southwestern College
Bachelor of Arts - BA
1987 – 1992

Skills

Healthcare Hospitals Healthcare Management Patient Safety Basic Life Support Inpatient Care Acute Care Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Asthma

About Ascension

Industry
Business Services
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+

Professional Overview

Kristy Needham is a Lead Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Ascension, based in Wichita. As a respiratory therapist, Needham contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Wichita. They have been with Ascension for 7 years. Needham holds academic credentials, including Associate's degree and Bachelor of Arts - BA, from Wichita State University and Southwestern College. Core competencies include Healthcare, Hospitals, Healthcare Management, Patient Safety, Basic Life Support. Ascension operates in the Business Services 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.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Kristy Needham is one of them.
  • 4,358 contacts at Ascension are tracked in HealthTal.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kristy Needham located?

Kristy Needham is based in Wichita. They are currently affiliated with Ascension.

What is Kristy Needham's specialty?

Kristy Needham specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Lead Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Kristy Needham currently work?

Kristy Needham currently works at Ascension. They have been there for 7 years.

What is Kristy Needham's educational background?

Kristy Needham attended Wichita State University and Southwestern College.

How do I contact Kristy Needham for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in the United States?

respiratory therapists in the United States 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.