Registered Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care - Night Shift
Listed compensation
$38.77-$50.33/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, your knowledge, strong attention to detail, compassion, and analytical capabilities ensure meaningful, personalized care for each respiratory patient.
- STATUS: Full-Time
- LOCATION: St. Mary's Campus - 55 Genesee St., Rochester, NY 14611
- DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Therapy
SCHEDULE: Night shift, 12-hr. shifts 7:00 p. m. - 7:30 a. m. weekend rotation requirement every other weekend
- ATTRIBUTES
- Recent acute care experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional customer service
Responsibilities
Patient Care. Review and evaluate history, physical exams, current vital signs, admission and current respiratory care orders for each patient; advise providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques
Planning & Documentation. Initiate and update respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure; work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to implement the plan of care; monitor and document all pertinent clinical parameters and assessments on all assigned patients; modify treatment techniques based on patient response
Education & Communication. Provide and document patient education for therapeutic procedures performed; communicate information regarding patient's clinical status to appropriate members of healthcare team; participate in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students, and other allied health professionals
Required Qualifications
AAS in a Health Care-related Field
Required Licensure / Certification Skills: NYS License as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) OR NYS License as a Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) with NBRC active credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RESPIRATORY THERAPY GRADUATES: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy. NYS License as a Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) and must obtain NBRC credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within one year of hire.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrate clinical excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Recent acute care experience preferred.
Education
AS
Licenses / Certifications
RT - Respiratory Therapist - NYS Office of Professions, RTT - Respiratory Therapy Technician - NYS Office of Professions
Physical Requirements
Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning.
Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.
Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
Pay Range
$38.77 - $50.33
City
Rochester
Postal CODE
14611
The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in a healthcare-related field and possess a valid NYS license as a Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Therapy Technician. Recent acute care experience is preferred, along with strong communication and clinical assessment skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (137 salary observations; 359 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,615 salary observations; 12,232 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, 45% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $81k–$105k | Respiratory Therapy median $104k (middle half $86k–$134k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $101k median in New York | $85k nationally (+18%)137 state / 1,615 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in New York | 145 active | 3,980 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment152 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,281 in the last 30 days | 731 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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