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Roswell, New Mexico

Respiratory Therapist (Full Time/Second Shift)

Respiratory TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38.69/hr

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Job Description

Title

Respiratory Therapist (Full Time/Second Shift)

Job Type: Regular

Company

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Time Type

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Shift: Second Shift (United States of America)

Summary

Join our team as a Respiratory Care Professional and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes by delivering high-quality, compassionate care across a variety of clinical settings.

In this role, you will provide the full spectrum of respiratory care services as prescribed by physicians, utilizing a wide range of modalities in alignment with established standards, protocols, and best practices. You will assess patient needs, administer treatments, monitor responses, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal respiratory function and overall patient well-being.

This position is ideal for a clinically skilled and adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, is committed to patient-centered care, and values continuous learning to stay current with evolving respiratory therapies and technologies.

Compensation for This Role

  • Base Hourly Rate: $31.76
  • Geographical Differential: $6.93
  • Total Hourly Rate: $38.69

Please note that the total hourly rate represents the potential compensation for this position. The final offer may vary based on an individual's qualifications, skills, and experience.

In addition to the starting hourly rate, the following shift differentials apply:

  • $1.50/hour – Weekend Day Shift
  • $1.75/hour – Weekday Evening Shift
  • $3.00/hour – Weekend Evening Shift
  • $2.00/hour – Weekday Night Shift
  • $3.75/hour – Weekend Night Shift

Qualifications

License and Certification Requirements

  • 1. License to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the State of New York; and
  • 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); and

3. Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Education and Experience

Graduation from a Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

NOTE: 1. As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain and maintain the certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within ninety (90) days of their appointment to this title.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate should have their BLS/ACLS certification and critical care experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees, applicants, or job seekers on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining a fair, respectful workplace where employees are valued for their contributions and supported in advancing our mission.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, employment process, or to perform your job, please contact HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and provide information about your request and preferred contact method.

Our Core Values

RPCIC is committed to fostering an environment where patients, families, employees, volunteers, and members of our community are treated with dignity, courtesy, and respect. We believe our mission is strengthened when individuals contribute their experiences, perspectives, and ideas and work together toward a common purpose. Our actions are guided by our core values of Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion, and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will provide a full spectrum of respiratory care services, including assessing patient needs and administering prescribed treatments. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor patient responses and ensure optimal respiratory function.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment administrationClinical monitoringInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist (Full Time/Second Shift) at Roswell Park a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,900 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Roswell Park holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 23 active listings.

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 20 employers

6
<$100k
11
$100k-110k
4
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Relocation assistance
22%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,900 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Roswell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Typical market rent
$1,302/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Roswell Park

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

Benefits & Perks

Shift differentials: $1.50/hr weekend day, $1.75/hr weekday evening, $3.00/hr weekend evening, $2.00/hr weekday night, $3.75/hr weekend night