Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$18.64-$28.23/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Assistant
- Department: Respiratory Services
- Location: St. Lawrence Hospital – Massena Hospital Main, 1 Hospital Drive, Massena, NY 13662
- Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: 8-hour shifts, 8 a. m.- 4 p. m., No weekend or on-call
Summary
Duties include scheduling, registration, performance improvement, scanning and filing, billing, ordering and stocking supplies. Staff must be flexible with their schedule and may be required to work variable hours or locations.
Responsibilities
- Receive orders and schedule appropriate test with patients.
- Assemble patient information packages and send information to patients.
- Register patient in electronic medical record system and verify correct insurance information using Emdeon system or telephone verification for Sleep Lab.
- Establish appropriate information for chart and assemble chart.
- Keep filing system and scan and file finished charts in appropriate manner.
- Retrieve medical records as needed.
- Ensure correct information on reports and maintain proper communication with Medical Director and Respiratory Services director.
- Order stock and maintain adequate supplies for department.
- Assist Respiratory director to ensure continuity of care for patients.
Required Qualifications
Six months’ experience in the medical field
Preferred Qualifications
- Computer courses
- Electronic Medical Record and Medical Terminology experience
- High School Diploma/Equivalent
Union
- CSEA (MH)
- Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible
Education
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Physical Requirements
Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning.
Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.
Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
Pay Range
$18.64 - $28.23
The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
Candidates are required to have at least six months of experience in the medical field and a high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred qualifications include computer courses and experience with electronic medical records and medical terminology.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist Assistant at Rochester Regional Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,904 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (180 salary observations; 354 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (2,049 salary observations; 11,155 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, 50% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,904 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $39k–$59k | Respiratory Therapy median $116k (middle half $95k–$134k)32 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New York vs national | $100k median in New York | $85k nationally (+18%)180 state / 2,049 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$45k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in New York | 138 active | 3,908 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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