Respiratory Therapist
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Job Description
Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT)$25,000.00 Sign-ON Bonus, Relocation Assistance, Very Competitive Compensation Package and more!
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who is passionate about making a direct impact on patient outcomes.
In this role, you will provide advanced respiratory therapy services, support patients through critical stages of recovery, and collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Position Responsibilities
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.
- Maintain competency in obtaining quality 12 Lead EKGs and conducting respiratory equipment checks.
- 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)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will administer oxygen therapy, manage mechanical ventilators, and perform diagnostic procedures like blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality respiratory care and support patient recovery in a clinical setting.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State and hold RRT credentials from the NBRC. The role requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at New Solutions a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,671 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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