Reg Resp Therapist - Full time Days
Listed compensation
$59.22-$72.06/hr
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Job Description
Location: New York, New York
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Description
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Respiratory Therapists Make It Possible
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Days
Transform your career at NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan which is 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:
Respiratory Therapists assist in the transportation of incubated patients with the special emphasis on maintaining airways and providing adequate ventilation and oxygenation. Assess modalities of respiratory therapy and recommend changes, including improvements appropriate to the delivery of respiratory care.
- Preferred Criteria
- Bachelor's degree
- Adult, Pediatric, and Infant experience
- Advanced Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Required Criteria
- American Medical Association College Program Graduate
- New York State Respiratory Therapist License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BCLS)
- Working knowledge of current standards of mechanical ventilation, and ventilators
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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- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range
$59.22-$72.06/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
Assist with transporting intubated patients, maintaining their airways and providing adequate ventilation and oxygenation. Assess respiratory therapy modalities and recommend changes or improvements to respiratory care delivery.
Requirements
Required qualifications include graduation from an American Medical Association college program, a New York State Respiratory Therapist license, Basic Life Support certification, and working knowledge of current mechanical ventilation standards and ventilators. A bachelor's degree, adult, pediatric, and infant experience, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% 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)), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k 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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