Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics) | NYP-MSCH | Full-Time | Day Flex Shift | 7:00 am - 8:00 pm w/Weekends and Holidays Schedules
Listed compensation
$59.85-$69.29/hr
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Job Description
Start Date: 10/02/2026
End Date
10/10/2026
Description
Breakthrough Patient Care
Respiratory Therapists Make It Possible
Registered Respiratory Therapist - (Pediatrics)
Full-Time / Day Flex Shift / 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Morgan Stanley Children Hospital
- 3959 Broadway, 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 pediatric 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 am - 8:00 pm position, with weekend and holiday coverage, for our campus located at NYP/Morgan Stanley Children Hospital 3959 Broadway, 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).
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 invasive and non-invasive respiratory treatments and procedures under physician direction. They also supervise respiratory technicians and assist in the transport of intubated pediatric 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. Additional requirements include BCLS certification and preferred experience in a hospital-based pediatric setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
In New York, the Respiratory Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (111 salary observations; 306 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,191 salary observations; 9,356 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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