Respiratory Therapist

Rochester Regional Health

. Implement and update respiratory care plans .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeClifton Springs • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $39 - $50 per hourWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing respiratory care plans, performing cardiopulmonary evaluations, and administering medical gases and ventilator support. Proficient in patient education, collaboration with healthcare teams, and maintaining compliance with ACLS certification requirements.

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Respiratory Care Plan ImplementationCardiopulmonary EvaluationMechanical Ventilator SupportACLS CertificationPatient Education

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic TestingPhysiological Data AnalysisAirway CareBronchopulmonary HygieneOxygen TherapyAerosol TherapyMonitoring Clinical ParametersTherapeutic Procedure DocumentationMedication AdministrationPatient Assessment

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationInstructionPatient AdvocacyTeam Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Respiratory Care EquipmentEnvironmental Control SystemsMedical GasesCardiopulmonary Resuscitation ToolsHemodynamic Monitoring Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

New York State Respiratory Therapist LicenseCertified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)ACLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Respiratory CareCardiopulmonaryPatient EducationHealthcare CollaborationClinical Evaluations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and update respiratory care plans
Perform cardiopulmonary evaluations, including acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting physiological data
Perform diagnostic tests and respiratory-care-related histories and physicals
Administer and monitor medical gases, environmental control systems, mechanical ventilator support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Review patient records, histories, physical exams, vital signs, respiratory care orders, laboratory results, hemodynamic monitoring, ECGs, and radiology reports
Advise providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques
Select, assemble, check, and maintain respiratory care equipment
Conduct and document therapeutic procedures, medication administration, airway care, bronchial hygiene, oxygen and aerosol therapy, ventilator support, monitoring, and diagnostics
Monitor and document clinical parameters and assessments
Modify treatment techniques based on patient response
Provide and document patient education
Collaborate with the healthcare team to implement care plans
Maintain ACLS certification and initiate emergency resuscitation procedures
Communicate patients’ clinical status to the healthcare team
Instruct and orient respiratory care team members, students, and allied health professionals
Provide education to families, students, team members, and the public
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate
New York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with current registration, including credentials received prior to 9/1993, OR New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license and National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active credentials as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Current ACLS certification required within one year of hire; Respiratory therapists employed in non-acute (Pulmonary or Long-Term Care) areas are excluded from the ACLS requirement
ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Moderate clinical physical capacity, including standing, walking, lifting 20–50 lbs., pushing and pulling medical equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and fine motor tasks
TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements
Ability to work days on 12-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Weekend rotation every other to every third weekend