Respiratory Therapist I
Listed compensation
$59k-$89k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Department/Unit
Cardio-Respiratory Services
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Salary Range
$59,066.00 - $88,599.00
The Registered Respiratory Therapist I (RT-I) is an individual that is licensed by the NYS Department of Education to perform respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and patient assessment under the direction of a licensed physician.
Must be able to read, speak, comprehend, and write English. Ability to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with customers and others in English (including children). Must possess computer skills that allow for skillful navigation of the electronic medical record
Ability to apply basic math skills of adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division. Simple algebraic skills necessary in many calculations. Ability to add fractions and decimals (medication dosing).
Ability to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC’s Code of Conduct and the AARC’s Code of Ethics. This includes but is in no way limited to confidentiality standards (HIPAA). The individual must invoke confidence in customers by maintaining professional dress and demeanor at all times. The individual is accountable for his/her own performance.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and patient assessments under physician direction. They are responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and adhering to ethical and confidentiality standards.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed by the NYS Department of Education and possess strong communication and computer skills. Proficiency in basic math and medication dosing calculations is required for clinical duties.
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 (180 salary observations; 354 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (2,049 salary observations; 11,155 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, 50% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| New York vs national | $100k median in New York | $85k nationally (+18%)180 state / 2,049 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in New York | 140 active | 3,932 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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