Respiratory Therapist

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Respiratory Care Professional to provide high-quality respiratory care across clinical settings. You will assess patients, administer therapies, monitor responses, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize respiratory function and patient well‑being.

This full-time role offers a base hourly rate of $31.76 with a $6.93 geographical differential, for a total hourly rate of $38.69.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as an RRT in New York state.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide full spectrum of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians.
• Assess patient needs and administer treatments.
• Monitor patient responses and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

RRT licensure in NY

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

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.

Shift differentials

• $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

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy‑related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

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Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, America's first cancer center founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park. As one of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell has over 3,300 employees, including over 200 physicians and scientists and 400 nurses. It’s a new era at Roswell Park. Leading the way in cancer research, treatment and education for more than a century, today Roswell Park is setting our course for a second century of extraordinary advances in cancer research and treatment. Equipped with the best facilities, the sharpest and most creative minds, and the single objective of curing cancer, we stand on the threshold of historic discovery.