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Elmira, New York

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$120k

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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

Mechanical VentilationBronchoscopy AssistancePatient AssessmentClinical DocumentationEmergency ResponsePatient EducationRegulatory Compliance

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.

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$120kRespiratory 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 powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in New York146 active3,934 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 65% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$25k sign-onNew York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 1% offer loan repayment153 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,244 in the last 30 days723 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 16 employers
4
<$85k
2
$85k-95k
7
$95k-105k
6
$105k-115k
3
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Loan repayment
40%
PSLF eligible
20%
CME allowance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

Senior Respiratory Therapist -Dayshift

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$41.74-$62.48/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$34-$56.1/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
+ 20 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 3,922 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

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
$25,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance

Living in Elmira

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$135k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,148/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.4
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 · Elmira, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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