Respiratory Therapist I (NYC) - Nights

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$47.23-$75.59/hr

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Job Description

About Us

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages.

Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it.

MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join our Respiratory Therapy team! We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate Respiratory Therapist who will provide our patients with top level care. You will also consult with other health care practitioners in the management or prevention of cardiopulmonary disorders.

Role Overview

  • Render respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.
  • Consult with and aid other health care practitioners in management or prevention of cardiopulmonary disorders, with minimal direction.
  • Assess patient’s condition and follow up to ensure appropriateness of therapy.
  • Educate patients and their families regarding respiratory treatment/therapy.
  • Assist in providing education to other departments regarding respiratory therapies and modalities.

Key Qualifications

  • An Associate’s Degree in Applied Science and Respiratory Therapy.
  • A current NY State Respiratory Therapist License.
  • Current NBRC Credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  • BLS required, ACLS preferred.
  • Pediatric/PICU experience preferred.

Core Skills

Highly motivated and able to empower and work well with others; able to adapt in a constantly evolving environment.

  • Able to problem solve operational, personnel, and patient issues.
  • Someone who has excellent communication skills, follow through and who supports the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
  • Team focused and collaborative with other departments in the coordination of patient care.

Additional Information

  • Location: Main Hospital, 1275 York Avenue, in NYC.
  • Schedule: Night Shift (7:00pm-7:30am), nights vary, includes weekends and rotating holidays.
  • Reporting to the Supervisor, Respiratory Therapist

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Compensation Philosophy

Benefits

  • Pay Range: $47.23 - $75.59
  • FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by medical staff and consult on the management or prevention of cardiopulmonary disorders. They are also responsible for assessing patient conditions, providing education to patients and families, and collaborating with other departments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science and Respiratory Therapy along with a current NY State Respiratory Therapist License. A current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential and BLS certification are required, with ACLS and pediatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary disorder managementPatient assessmentPatient educationProblem solvingCollaborationTeamwork

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (111 salary observations; 312 listings), vs ~$86k nationally (1,268 salary observations; 10,036 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, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k 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

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs

4
<$110k
5
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
3
$130k-140k

Annual compensation range

#1

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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
+ 10 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 3,787 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • 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.