Senior Respiratory Therapist

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Shift differentials

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Respiratory Therapist to provide clinical and operational leadership within the Respiratory Therapy Department. The role will serve as a resource for staff, assist with daily operations, support complex clinical situations, and ensure consistent adherence to department policies and standards.

The Senior will also assist with training and onboarding new Respiratory Therapists, supporting staff competencies, precepting

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in New York.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership within the Respiratory Therapy Department.
• Train and onboard new Respiratory Therapists; support staff competencies.
• Direct patient care and act as clinical resource for staff and leadership.

Skills

RRT license NY

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

## Senior Respiratory TherapistApply: Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: R-21522## **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:**Second 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: $33.41Geographic 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 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 1. 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 2. 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.