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Health System Services
Tonawanda, New York

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34-$38/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week · 4×10s

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Elevate Patient Care While Enjoying Work-Life Balance

Are You E.P.I.C.?!

Do you bring Empathy, Passion, Integrity, and Commitment to everything you do? If you enjoy helping people, solving problems, staying organized, and making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives, you may be a great fit for our team!

Are you a Respiratory Therapist looking for an opportunity outside of the fast-paced hospital environment? At Health System Services, you can continue doing what you love - providing quality patient care and education - while enjoying a more consistent schedule and a supportive team environment.

We are looking for a Full-Time Respiratory Therapist to join our Niagara Falls team. In this role, you’ll work directly with patients in their homes and in our office, helping them manage their respiratory health and ensuring they have the equipment, education, and support they need.

About the Position

  • Set patients up on CPAP, BiPAP, and NHV therapy in the office and in their homes.
  • Conduct ventilation checks and oxygen titration/evaluations for patients using conserving devices and portable oxygen concentrators (POCs).
  • Provide thorough instruction on respiratory equipment and education on respiratory disease states.
  • Set up neonatal through adult patients on ventilators and perform monthly service checks while coordinating with local hospitals and referral sources.
  • Schedule patient equipment setups, follow-ups, mask refits, and other appointments.
  • Maintain detailed call logs documenting phone communications, call attempts, and scheduled appointments.
  • Enter patient information into CPAP compliance tracking programs.
  • Follow up with patients regarding their progress and work to improve compliance with therapy.

What We’RE Looking For

  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • A motivated, team-oriented individual who is looking to grow and become a long-term asset to the organization.
  • A friendly and compassionate approach to patient care.

What You Bring

  • Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
  • Current Respiratory Therapist license in the corresponding state required.
  • Valid and clean driver’s license.
  • One year of DME industry experience preferred.

What You Get – Benefits That GO Beyond the Basics

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your family.
  • Future-Ready Retirement Plan – 401(k) with a 3% company contribution after one year and 1,000 hours worked.
  • Time to Recharge – Generous PTO, vacation time, and 9 paid holidays.
  • Extra Support When You Need It – Optional Short-Term Disability, company-paid Long-Term Disability, and a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program.
  • Education That Pays Off – Exclusive tuition reimbursement opportunities through Niagara University, including savings on master’s degree programs.
  • Be Part of Something Bigger – Join an organization that values giving back and supporting our community.

Compensation

  • $34.00 - $38.00 per hour, dependent on experience and geographical area.

Schedule

  • Traditional Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
  • Compressed Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will manage patient respiratory health by setting up equipment like CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilators in homes and the office. They will also conduct oxygen evaluations, provide patient education, and maintain detailed documentation of patient progress and appointments.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold a current state license. A valid driver's license is required, and one year of DME industry experience is preferred.

Key Skills

CPAP therapyBiPAP therapyVentilator managementPatient assessmentEquipment setupTeamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Health System Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,886 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 (82 salary observations; 194 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,007 salary observations; 6,302 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, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,886 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$71k–$79kRespiratory Therapy median $104k (middle half $88k–$134k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$103k median in New York$85k nationally (+21%)82 state / 1,007 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in New York147 active3,938 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 55% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 1% offer loan repayment154 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,261 in the last 30 days747 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+7.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,886 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

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 14 employers
9
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
5
$95k-105k
5
$105k-115k
2
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
43%
PSLF eligible
21%
CME allowance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$41.74-$62.48/hr
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$34-$56.1/hr
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Respiratory Therapist

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#4

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$35.5-$53.25/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 90% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,886 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Health System Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Niagara Falls , New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) with 3% company contribution after one year and 1,000 hours worked
Generous PTO, vacation time, and 9 paid holidays
Optional Short-Term Disability
Company-paid Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement through Niagara University

Living in Tonawanda

Typical market rent
$1,306/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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