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Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics) | NYP-MSCH | Full-Time | Day Flex Shift | 7:00 am - 8:00 pm w/Weekends and Holidays Schedules

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$59.85-$69.29/hr

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Job Description

Start Date: 10/06/2026

End Date

10/17/2026

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 transportation of intubated pediatric patients while maintaining airways.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree in Applied Science and Respiratory Therapy, a New York State Respiratory Therapist License, and BCLS certification. Preferred qualifications include 1-2 years of hospital-based pediatric experience and RRT/CRT certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric careVentilator managementAirway maintenanceClinical supervisionPatient assessmentNitric oxide therapy

Pediatrics Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 55% 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).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

2
<$115k
4
$115k-125k
2
$125k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

#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
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 47 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
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.