Respiratory Therapist – Skilled Nursing

Rochester Regional Health

. Implement and update respiratory care plans .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeClifton Springs • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $48 per hourWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing respiratory care plans, performing cardiopulmonary evaluations, and administering various respiratory therapy treatments. Holds necessary certifications and licenses while effectively educating patients and collaborating with healthcare teams.

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Respiratory Care Plan ImplementationCardiopulmonary EvaluationACLS CertificationRRT CertificationPatient Education

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Hard Skills

Respiratory Therapy TreatmentsMedical Gases AdministrationVentilator SupportAirway CareBronchopulmonary HygienePharmacologic AgentsCardiopulmonary ResuscitationClinical Parameter MonitoringDiagnostic ProceduresPatient Assessment

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationPatient CommunicationInstruction and Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Respiratory Care EquipmentHemodynamic MonitoringElectrocardiogramsRadiology Reports

Certifications & Qualifications

New York State Respiratory Therapist LicenseNational Board for Respiratory Care CredentialsACLS CertificationRRT Certification

Industry Keywords

Respiratory CareCardiopulmonaryPatient EducationHealthcare Team CollaborationClinical Duties

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and update respiratory care plans
Perform cardiopulmonary evaluations, including acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting physiological data
Administer respiratory therapy treatments, including medical gases, oxygen and aerosol therapy, ventilator support, airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Provide and document education for patients, families, team members, students, and the public
Review patient histories, physical examinations, vital signs, respiratory care orders, laboratory results, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiograms, and radiology reports
Advise providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques
Select, assemble, inspect, and maintain respiratory care equipment
Conduct and document prescribed therapeutic, monitoring, and diagnostic procedures
Monitor and document clinical parameters and patient assessments
Modify treatment techniques based on patient response
Participate in instruction and orientation of respiratory care team members, students, and allied health professionals

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 in non-acute Pulmonary or Long-Term Care areas are excluded from the ACLS requirement
RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
RT (Respiratory Therapist) license from the NYS Office of Professions
Ability to perform clinical duties requiring standing, walking, lifting 20–50 lbs., pushing and pulling medical equipment, patient positioning, bending, twisting, reaching, and fine motor tasks
Ability to work night shifts, 12-hour shifts, and required weekend rotation