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Trinity Health
Albany, New York

Respiratory Therapist- St. Peters Hospital- 7 on 7 off shift

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75K - $99K

The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Posting Job Description Respiratory Therapist – St. Peter's Hospital Full-Time: 7 on 7 off Week 1: 3 12-hour shifts scheduled (11am-11pm), and 4 8-hour shifts scheduled (3pm-11pm) Week 2: off If you are looking for a part-time days Respiratory Therapist position to meet your schedule, this could be your opportunity.

Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights: Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules What you will do: As an RT you will work at assessing, treating and caring for patients of all ages who suffer from pulmonary (breathing) disorders.

In addition to analyzing and performing diagnostic testing, respiratory therapists perform relevant exams as well as set up and utilize cardiopulmonary equipment and machines needed to assist or monitor the patients breathing Responsibilities: Gather data to be able to accurately assess a patient's current health status Assess the patient according to the patient's physical or age related needs Observe, record and report symptoms, reactions and progress of patients Administer and record prescribed medications, treatments and diagnostic procedures Responsible for airway management including performing endotracheal intubations and extubations, pulmonary hygiene, and tracheostomy care and emergency life support procedures Provides extensive health education to patients and to the general population through community services What you will need: Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Current NY State RT License Pay Range: $36.33 - $47.65 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.

Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, treat, and care for patients of all ages suffering from pulmonary disorders using diagnostic testing and cardiopulmonary equipment. Responsibilities include airway management, administering prescribed medications, and providing health education to patients.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy. A current New York State RT License is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPulmonary CareEndotracheal IntubationExtubation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (177 salary observations; 352 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,996 salary observations; 10,952 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, 53% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $38k 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

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 22 employers

6
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist II

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 22 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 3,889 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k≈ 9.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo≈ 54% of gross pay
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Allowance
Career Development