Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Watertown, New York
Schedule: Full-Time | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
Pay Range: $34.98 - $43.15 per hour ($72,758 - $89,752 annually)
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join its growing Respiratory Therapy team. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care by providing high-quality respiratory services in a collaborative and patient-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in respiratory therapy, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients requiring respiratory care services
• Maintain accurate patient records in both electronic and paper formats
• Document treatments, procedures, and patient responses
• Enter patient and billing information accurately into electronic systems
• Provide age-appropriate care based on patient needs and developmental stages
• Assist with sleep studies and EEG testing as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications

Required

• Current New York State Respiratory Therapist license (RT or RTT)
• BLS Certification
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience
• Ability to perform oxygen, CPAP, and BiPAP titrations

Preferred

• Polysomnography (Sleep Lab) experience
• Previous hospital-based respiratory therapy experience

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 24 days of PTO during the first year
• Long-term disability and life insurance options

If you're a compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking for a stable night-shift opportunity with a supportive healthcare team, we'd love to hear from you.