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Promptcare Companies
Albany, New York

Respiratory Therapist Assistant

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

PromptCare is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Respiratory Therapist Assistant to join our team. The (RTA) is responsible for non-clinical patient follow-up visits and updating information in the electronic medical records (EMR) and it also requires experience monitoring of medical equipment.

This is an entry level respiratory support position with growth potential within the Respiratory department. This is a hands-on supportive position, which is customer service oriented, in a fast-paced environment.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for respiratory care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients. To learn more about our company, please visit

  • Reporting to: Departmental Lead, Supervisor or Manager
  • Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
  • Location: Albany, NY

Requirements

  • Associate or Bachelor degree (preferred)
  • CPR Certification from an accredited company required (Must have it prior to start date)
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Clean Driving record
  • At least one year of home care, critical care, LTAC or long-term care experience (preferred)
  • Mechanical Ventilator and Pediatric experience is a major advantage
  • Must have solid working knowledge of charting in EMR
  • Genereal knowledge of medical equipment (preferred)
  • Must be detail oriented, have a solid work ethic, be highly organized
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Job Responsibilities, Included But Not Limited To

  • Data entry and scanning into patient charting system
  • Update visit spreadsheets, and shared document files as directed
  • Completes Non-Clinical follow-ups and completes documentation in EMR
  • Document and maintain updates for all patient visits
  • Conducts in-person monthly or quarterly follow-up visits
  • Exchange medical equipment under the supervision of the respiratory therapist
  • Participates in the On-Call Program
  • Must follow infection control practices and PPE policies established by the company
  • Staging of ventilator set-ups and other equipment under the supervision of RT
  • Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.

This position is highly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, and climbing all day. The ability to see distinctions in colors and shapes is also required. Coordinate fine and gross motor movements and hand/eye movement.

Coordinate fine and gross motor movements and hand/eye movement. Maintain balance from any position. Negotiate level surfaces, ramps, and stairs. Function with both hands free for performing psychomotor tasks. Maneuver in small areas. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds or more.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Package
  • 401(k) plan (discretionary)
  • PTO - Vacation, Sick and Personal days, and paid holidays
  • Referral bonuses & Discount Ticket Program
  • Employee Recognition Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

The PromptCare Companies is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, genetic disposition, disability, veteran's status or any other characteristic or classification protected by State/Federal/Local laws. We foster a work environment in which diversity and inclusion are embraced, people are hired and advanced on their merits, and employees are treated with mutual respect and dignity.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist Assistant is responsible for conducting non-clinical patient follow-up visits and maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical records system. They also assist with medical equipment exchanges and ventilator set-ups under the supervision of a respiratory therapist.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Medical equipment monitoringMechanical ventilator supportPediatric careOrganizationTime management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist Assistant at Promptcare Companies a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 4,018 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 ~$103k (135 salary observations; 373 listings), vs ~$86k nationally (1,489 salary observations; 11,884 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 4,018 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
New York vs national$103k median in New York$86k nationally (+20%)135 state / 1,489 national salary observations
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in New York151 active4,020 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 3% offer loan repayment158 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,223 in the last 30 days799 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend−1.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,018 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

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Salary Distribution

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15
<$85k
2
$85k-100k
10
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
Sign-on bonus
72%
401k / retirement match
67% this job
Loan repayment
33%
PSLF eligible
17%
CME allowance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$41.41-$62.92/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.2
Better work-life than 90% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,018 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call
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About Promptcare Companies

Hospitals and Health Care
New Providence, New Jersey
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision Package
401(k) plan (discretionary)
PTO - Vacation, Sick and Personal days, and paid holidays
Referral bonuses & Discount Ticket Program
Employee Recognition Program

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,664/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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