Ambulatory Pulmonary Clinic at FFT - Respiratory Therapist – Level 2/3
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,993 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k–$101k | Respiratory 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 power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in New York | 142 active | 3,960 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment149 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,311 in the last 30 days | 743 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 |
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