Respiratory Therapist (Adult) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Night Flex Shift | 7:00 pm - 8:00 am w/Weekends and Holidays Schedules
Listed compensation
$59.85-$69.29/hr
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Job Description
Location: New York, New York
Shift: Night Flex (United States of America)
Description
Breakthrough Patient Care
Respiratory Therapists Make It Possible
- Registered Respiratory Therapist -
- Full-Time / Night Flex Shift / 7:00 pm to 8:00 am
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- 177 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
Join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital at the forefront of respiratory therapy. We were one of the first hospitals to implement a nitric oxide program. We’re renowned for our breakthrough work with oscillating and jet ventilators.
And we continue to utilize advanced techniques that improve care quality and shorten length of stays. Bold innovation. Unmatched patient care. Our respiratory therapists are shaping the future of the field. And now, you can become one of the people who Make It Possible:
Under the direction of a licensed physician, the Respiratory Therapist will perform various treatments, therapies, invasive and non-invasive procedures. The Registered Respiratory Therapist will clinically supervise and monitor clinical activities of Respiratory Technicians as described within the licensure law.
Respiratory Therapists assist in transportation of incubated patients with the special emphasis in maintaining airways and providing adequate ventilation and oxygenation. Assess modalities of respiratory therapy, recommend changes - including improvements appropriate to the delivery of respiratory care.
This is a full-time, 7:00 pm - 8:00 am position, with weekend and holiday coverage, for our campus located at NYP/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 177 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032.
- Preferred Criteria
- 1-2 years of hospital-based experience.
- Pediatric experience.
- Preferred candidates will have RRT and CRT certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Required Criteria
- Associate’s degree in Applied Science and Respiratory Therapy.
- Current New York State Respiratory Therapist License.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS).
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
- NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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Salary Range
$59.85-$69.29/Hourly
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist performs various treatments, therapies, and invasive or non-invasive procedures under the direction of a physician. They also supervise respiratory technicians and assist in the transportation of intubated patients while maintaining airways and ventilation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree in Applied Science and Respiratory Therapy along with a current New York State Respiratory Therapist License. A Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required, and 1-2 years of hospital-based experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (178 salary observations; 353 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (2,008 salary observations; 11,008 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, 53% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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