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Location: Elmira, NY | Schedule: Full-Time, on-site, Evening Shift (72 hours per pay period) | Compensation: $33.00 - $50.50 per hour, based on experience

Overview

An established healthcare provider in the Finger Lakes region of New York is seeking a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join its clinical team. This direct hire role offers the chance to deliver advanced respiratory care to patients through critical stages of recovery while collaborating with an experienced multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced clinical environment.

What you'll do

• Administer a wide range of oxygen therapy techniques, adjusting equipment based on patient age, condition, and clinical protocols
• Assess, implement, document, and evaluate respiratory therapy needs for patients, including post-discharge care
• Provide respiratory treatments using advanced therapeutic modalities tailored to individual patient needs
• Operate and manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators with precision and attention to patient safety
• Perform blood gas sampling and analysis, troubleshooting related equipment as needed
• Assist physicians with pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopy procedures
• Maintain competency in obtaining quality 12 Lead EKGs and conducting respiratory equipment checks
• Protect patient confidentiality and adhere to all regulatory and compliance standards
• Follow proper patient identification procedures for all treatments and medication administration
• Maintain strict infection control and safety standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Prioritize and organize responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced healthcare setting
• Remain calm and decisive during high-pressure or emergency situations
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment and continuously adjust care plans to improve respiratory function
• Foster teamwork and open communication while contributing to a positive patient-focused culture
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans with empathy, professionalism, and clarity
• Support team development by participating in required training, in-services, and mentoring opportunities for new staff and students
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency
• Help uphold the highest standards of respiratory care and risk management throughout the department

Required qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State or eligible for licensure
• Must hold Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials through the NBRC or be eligible
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire

Preferred qualifications

• At least 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Pay range: $33.00 - $50.50 per hour, based on experience
• Sign-On Bonus: $25,000 for qualified Respiratory Therapists
• Competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package
• Career growth potential

Why this role

This position offers competitive compensation, a $25,000 sign-on bonus, an outstanding benefits package, and career growth potential, along with the opportunity to live and work in the scenic Finger Lakes region of New York State.