Senior Respiratory Therapist

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Respiratory Therapist in Buffalo. The role provides clinical leadership within the Respiratory Therapy Department, serves as a staff resource, and helps manage daily operations while supporting patient care and quality initiatives.

The Senior will assist with training, onboarding new therapists, and ongoing education, aiming to improve communication across staff and leadership and maintain department standards.

Qualifications

• New York State license as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy with relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the Respiratory Therapy Department.
• Serve as a resource for staff and assist with daily department operations.
• Assist with training, onboarding, and precepting students and new therapists.

Skills

RRT License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

CoARC Bachelor in Respiratory Therapy

CoARC Associate in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Title

Senior 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

Senior Respiratory Therapist position will provide additional clinical and operational leadership within the Respiratory Therapy Department. The Senior will serve as a resource for staff, assist with daily department operations, support complex clinical situations, and help ensure consistent adherence to department policies and standards.

The Senior Respiratory Therapist will also assist with training and onboarding new Respiratory Therapists, supporting staff competencies, precepting students, and providing ongoing education to the department. This position will help improve communication between frontline staff and leadership while supporting quality improvement and efficient patient care.

Furthermore, they will continue to provide direct patient care while serving as a clinical resource and supporting the overall operations and development of the Respiratory Therapy Department.

Compensation

Starting Hourly Rate: $40.34/hour, which includes:

• Base Hourly Rate: $33.41
• Geographic Differential: $6.93

The compensation listed reflects the anticipated starting rate for this position. Final compensation may vary based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Shift Differentials - Earn additional compensation based on your scheduled shift:

• Day Weekend Shift: $1.50/hour
• Evening Weekday Shift: $1.75/hour
• Evening Weekend Shift: $3.00/hour
• Night Weekday Shift: $2.00/hour
• Night Weekend Shift: $3.75/hour

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

License and Certification Requirements

• License to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the State of New York; and
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); and
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in respiratory therapy or a related healthcare field; or
• Associate's degree from a Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in respiratory therapy or a related healthcare field.

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

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

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