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Cayuga Medical Center
Ithaca, New York

Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time Nights FLEX - $15,000 Sign On Bonus

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$48/hr

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Job Description

About Cayuga Health

Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

Learn more at cayugahealth.org.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Performs all respiratory therapy duties in all patient care areas.
  • Proficient in mechanical ventilation, NIPPV, patient assessment, tracheostomy care, high flow Oxygen therapy, airway stabilization/maintenance, patient education, ABG acquisition and outpatient respiratory procedures.
  • Quickly responds and communicates with nursing and providers regarding changes in patient condition.

Performs Timely and Accurate Documentation

Actively participates in patient treatment plan and supports multidisciplinary team rounds.

Positive attitude with a patient centered care focus and maintains approachable behavior and acts as a resource to others

Required Skills and Experience

  • Education: RRT
  • Experience: New graduates and experienced therapists
  • Licensure: Active New York Respiratory Therapist License
  • Certifications BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

Physical Requirements

Able to stand for long periods of time; requires manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination. Able to perform light lifting, up to 40 pounds.

Location and Travel Requirements

  • Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • Shift/Schedule - 3 12-Hr Shifts Overnight.
  • 0%-10% Local Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure

$35.00 to $48.00 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination.

In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review.

If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law.

I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

Key Responsibilities

Performs all respiratory therapy duties including mechanical ventilation, airway maintenance, and patient assessment. Actively participates in patient treatment plans and communicates effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Requires an active New York Respiratory Therapist license and RRT certification. Candidates must hold BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (182 salary observations; 361 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (2,065 salary observations; 11,230 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, 45% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$73k–$100kRespiratory Therapy median $104k (middle half $88k–$134k)32 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New York vs national$100k median in New York$85k nationally (+18%)182 state / 2,065 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in New York135 active3,908 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 15 employers
4
<$100k
8
$100k-110k
4
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
21%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

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

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cayuga Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Ithaca, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Competitive Wages
Professional Development Opportunities
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Living in Ithaca

Typical market rent
$1,975/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Ithaca, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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