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Canandaigua, New York

Ambulatory Pulmonary Clinic at FFT - Respiratory Therapist – Level 2/3

Respiratory Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36-$48.6/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address)

395 West St, Canandaigua, New York, United States of America, 14424

Opening

Worker Subtype

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department: 500641 Pulmonary Lab - SMH Nursing

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URCC 214 H

Compensation Range

$36.00 - $48.60

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Accountable for provision of competent patient care based on established standards. Assumes an expanded role which includes but is not limited to the preceptor role, participation on committees, and performing advanced respiratory care procedures.

FT position available, no weekends, holidays, or night shifts.

NYS Licensed Respiratory Therapist needed to work in a fast paced outpatient pulmonary clinic/lab. Responsibilities include PFT testing, patient education and other patient care activities. Work very closely with pulmonary physicians, RN’s and RT’s.

Must have basic computer skills and be able to work in a busy outpatient setting. Must be energetic, positive, flexible, and hardworking and be team oriented. All interested applicants submit resume to Nursing Recruitment, Box 619-19. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).

This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Requirements

Candidates must be a New York State Licensed Respiratory Therapist with basic computer skills. The role requires an energetic, positive, and flexible professional capable of working in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyTeamworkCommunicationClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ambulatory Pulmonary Clinic at FFT - Respiratory Therapist – Level 2/3 at University of Rochester a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,993 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (137 salary observations; 359 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,615 salary observations; 12,232 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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, 53% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,993 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$75k–$101kRespiratory Therapy median $101k (middle half $86k–$134k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$101k median in New York$85k nationally (+18%)137 state / 1,615 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$82k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in New York142 active3,960 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment149 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,311 in the last 30 days743 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,993 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 14 employers
9
<$90k
7
$90k-105k
4
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
36%
PSLF eligible
21%
CME allowance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

Senior Respiratory Therapist -Dayshift

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$41.74-$62.48/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$41.35-$58.48/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,993 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Canandaigua

Typical market rent
$1,596/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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