Respiratory Therapist

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy department. The role delivers the full spectrum of respiratory care across varied clinical settings, aligning with standards and best practices.

You will assess patient needs, administer treatments, monitor responses, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal respiratory function and patient well-being in a dynamic cancer care environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as an RRT in New York.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Provide full spectrum respiratory care as prescribed by physicians.
• Assess patient needs, administer treatments and monitor responses.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal respiratory function.

Skills

RRT license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

## Respiratory TherapistApply: Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: R-21487## **Title:**Respiratory Therapist**Job Type:**Regular## **Company:**Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center## **Department:**Respiratory Therapy## **Time Type:**Full time## **Weekly Hours:**40## FTE:1## **Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)## **Summary:**Join our team as a Respiratory Care Professional and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes by delivering high-quality, compassionate care across a variety of clinical settings. In this role, you will provide the full spectrum of respiratory care services as prescribed by physicians, utilizing a wide range of modalities in alignment with established standards, protocols, and best practices. You will assess patient needs, administer treatments, monitor responses, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal respiratory function and overall patient well-being. This position is ideal for a clinically skilled and adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, is committed to patient-centered care, and values continuous learning to stay current with evolving respiratory therapies and technologies. Compensation for This Role: Base Hourly Rate: $31.76 Geographical Differential: $6.93 Total Hourly Rate: $38.69 Please note that the total hourly rate represents the potential compensation for this position. The final offer may vary based on an individual's qualifications, skills, and experience. In addition to the starting hourly rate, the following shift differentials apply: $1.50/hour – Weekend Day Shift $1.75/hour – Weekday Evening Shift $3.00/hour – Weekend Evening Shift $2.00/hour – Weekday Night Shift $3.75/hour – Weekend Night Shift## **Qualifications:**Required Education and Experience License and Certification Requirements 1. License to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the State of New York; and 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); and 3. Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Education and Experience Graduation from a Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). NOTES: 1. As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain and maintain the certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within ninety (90) days of their appointment to this title. 2. Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.