Respiratory Therapist – Albany, NY

Apria Healthcare; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver home visits, equipment setups, and patient education in the Albany area. The role blends branch work and field visits, promoting safe transitions from hospital to home.

Responsibilities include device setup, education, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and care teams, using mobile tech for records and remote support as needed.

Qualifications

• LPN with Respiratory Care experience or Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist with NY license.
• CPR Certification and valid NY licensure required.
• Comfortable using mobile tech, navigation tools, and digital documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to set up oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment and follow-ups
• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Assess patient needs, document care, and elevate concerns appropriately
• Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams
• Maintain documentation using iPad/laptop
• Set up and operate respiratory equipment including oxygen, nebulization, PAP, and ventilation
• Inspect and test equipment for proper operation
• Perform clinical assessments (pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry) and vital signs
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Respiratory care exp

NY RT license

LPN w/ respiratory exp

Driver's license

Mobile tech use

CPAP/BiPAP setup

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program

CPR Certification

Tools

iPad/Laptop

Mobile navigation apps

Digital documentation

Job description

At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we're here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve.

With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials.

If you're interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life.

Why is this Respiratory Therapist role different

At Apria, you'll experience a unique blend of clinical autonomy, meaningful patient interaction, and supportive team collaboration. This role offers a mix of time in the branch and time in the field, developing both patient-facing clinical skills and strong workflow independence.

You'll provide essential respiratory care, equipment setup, patient education, and clinical support, playing a key role in ensuring safe transitions from hospital to home.

Key highlights

• Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM or 9 AM-5:30 PM; flexible 4x10 schedule available.

• On-site role: 50% in the office, 50% on the road.

• Driving distance: Up to 1.5 hours one way; covers Albany and Kingsport.

Salary range

• $35-$45 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education and location

On-Call transparency

• Rotation frequency: Every 2 weeks per month.

• Providing phone support, answering questions, and troubleshooting equipment issues.

What you'll do

• Conduct home visits to perform oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups and follow-ups

• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance

• Assess patient needs, document care delivered, and elevate concerns appropriately

• Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs

• Collaborating with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams

• Maintain accurate documentation using iPad/laptop

• Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment, including, but not limited to, oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation

• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition

• Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry and gathering vital signs

• Performs other duties as required

What we look for

• LPN with Respiratory Care experience OR Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active NY RT license.

• Ability to stand, lift, push and/or pull objects ranging from 10 - 50 lbs.

• Valid driver's license

• Comfortable using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy or LPN program

Certificates, licenses, registrations or professional designations

• Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy

• Hold a current CPR Certification

• Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice

Teammate Benefits

As an Accendra Health employee, you have choices to fit your life. Our comprehensive benefits program is designed to meet you where you are - through all of life's stages. We've got you and your family covered with benefits that support your health, finances, and overall wellness.

Our benefits program includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage

• Paid time off plan

• 401(k) Plan

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Basic life insurance

• Short-and long-term disability coverage

• Accident insurance

• Teammate Assistance Program

• Paid parental leave

• Domestic partner benefits

• Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs

Accendra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.