Respiratory Therapist Technician – Rehab

Rochester Regional Health

. Provide specific, well-defined respiratory care procedures under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeClifton Springs • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $24 - $32 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in respiratory care procedures, including the use of ventilators and therapeutic techniques, while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and patient monitoring. Holds necessary certifications and licenses to provide effective respiratory therapy in various clinical settings.

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Associate's Degree In Respiratory CareNew York State Respiratory Therapy Technician LicenseRTT - Respiratory Therapy Technician CertificationExperience In Clinical RotationsAbility To Make Decisions Under Pressure

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Hard Skills

Respiratory Care ProceduresVentilator OperationOxygen Device UsageAerosol Equipment HandlingPatient AssessmentTreatment ModificationMechanical Ventilator PreparationTherapeutic Gas AdministrationEnvironmental Control SystemsEKG Machine Operation

Soft Skills

High Sensory AcuityDecision-Making Under PressureFocus In Emergencies

Tools & Technologies

VentilatorsOxygen DevicesAerosol GeneratorsTherapeutic Gas Administration ApparatusEnvironmental Control SystemsEKG Machines

Certifications & Qualifications

New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician LicenseRTT - Respiratory Therapy Technician Certification

Industry Keywords

Respiratory TherapyPatient MonitoringEmergency Room CareNeonatal Intensive CarePediatric Intensive CareSurgical Intensive CareChronic BronchitisAsthmaCystic FibrosisPneumonia

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide specific, well-defined respiratory care procedures under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.
Use ventilators, oxygen devices, aerosol equipment, and breathing treatments in respiratory therapy.
Work with patients in emergency room, neonatal/pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care settings.
Treat conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.
Read and evaluate physicians’ orders and patient chart information to determine condition and treatment protocols.
Set equipment controls to regulate oxygen, gases, mists, and aerosols.
Provide respiratory care using well-defined therapeutic techniques under supervision.
Assess patients’ responses to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol when necessary.
Prepare and test mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators, and EKG machines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or an equivalent certificate is required.
Six months of experience, including clinical rotations completed as part of the educational process.
New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician license required.
AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required).
RTT - Respiratory Therapy Technician - NYS Office of Professions certification/licensure.
Ability to perform continual movement, including standing, walking, lifting 20–50 lbs., pushing and pulling medical equipment, and assisting with patient positioning.
Ability to perform frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments.
High sensory acuity for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.
Ability to make decisions under pressure, respond to emergencies, and maintain sustained focus.
Compliance with TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams as applicable.
Ability to work day shift, 12-hour shifts, and meet weekend requirements of every other weekend or every third weekend.