Registered Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$100k-$120k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
(Excellent Full Benefits Package, $25,000 Sign-ON Bonus, Relocation Assistance, Competitive Compensation Package and much more!)
Position Responsibilities
Deliver Advanced Respiratory Care
Administer a wide range of oxygen therapy techniques while adjusting equipment based on patient age, condition, and clinical protocols.
Assess, implement, document, and evaluate respiratory therapy needs for patients, including post-discharge care.
- Provide respiratory treatments using advanced therapeutic modalities tailored to individual patient needs.
- Operate and manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators with precision and attention to patient safety.
- Perform blood gas sampling and analysis while troubleshooting related equipment as needed.
- Assist physicians with pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopy procedures.
Ensure Excellence in Patient Care & Safety
- Protect patient confidentiality and adhere to all regulatory and compliance standards.
- Follow proper patient identification procedures for all treatments and medication administration.
- Maintain strict infection control and safety standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Thrive in a Collaborative Clinical Environment
- Prioritize and organize responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
- Remain calm and decisive during high-pressure or emergency situations.
- Evaluate patient responses to treatment and continuously adjust care plans to improve respiratory function.
- Foster teamwork and open communication while contributing to a positive patient-focused culture.
- Educate patients and families about treatment plans with empathy, professionalism, and clarity.
- Support team development by participating in required training, in-services, and mentoring opportunities for new staff and students.
- Must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State or eligible for licensure.
- Must hold Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials through the NBRC or be eligible.
- At least 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will deliver advanced respiratory care, including oxygen therapy and the management of mechanical ventilators for patients. They are also responsible for performing blood gas analysis, assisting with clinical procedures, and maintaining strict safety and infection control standards.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State and hold RRT credentials from the NBRC. At least one year of experience is preferred, along with BLS and ACLS certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (141 salary observations; 372 listings), vs ~$86k nationally (1,592 salary observations; 11,828 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, 65% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$120k | Respiratory Therapy median $106k (middle half $87k–$122k)279 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $98k median in New York | $86k nationally (+14%)141 state / 1,592 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in New York | 146 active | 3,934 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 65% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $25k sign-on | New York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 1% offer loan repayment153 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,244 in the last 30 days | 723 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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