Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nights

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

Pay Range: $35.60–$47.40 /hr

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Night Shift

Description

Per Diem

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Specializes in the application of scientific knowledge and theory to practical clinical problems of respiratory care.

Assumes primary clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities specific to his or her clinical area, including responsibility involved in supervision of students enrolled in respiratory care programs.

The Respiratory Therapist may be required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgement in the respiratory care of patients under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure

Graduation from a CoARC accredited program in respiratory care with an Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required and licensed by the State of New York.

Participates in orientation as well as continuing education as mandated by the State of New York and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of practice expertise. Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service.

Special Equipment, Skills or Other Requirements

BLS/ACLS/NRP/CPR Certification within orientation period

Work Environment and Hazards

Clinical Setting. Exposure class I. Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions

Physical Demands

Medium work: standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling

Mission Statement

  • We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values

  • In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Pay Range: $35.60 - $47.40

Per Diem positions are based on flat rate and will be discussed.

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care services to patients in a clinical setting during night shifts. Perform assessments, administer treatments, and manage respiratory equipment as needed.

Requirements

Must be a qualified Respiratory Therapist capable of working per diem night shifts. Requires appropriate clinical certification and licensure for the role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyCritical CareVentilator ManagementAirway Management

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (177 salary observations; 352 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,996 salary observations; 10,952 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 26 employers

10
<$90k
5
$90k-105k
10
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,889 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Per Diem
Night Shift