Respiratory Therapist Jobs in New York
Respiratory Therapist jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and long-term acute care facilities, with openings at every level from new graduate to clinical specialist. The deepest hiring is in New York City, Buffalo, and Rochester, where large employers like NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, and Montefiore Medical Center maintain consistent demand. Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, critical care, and pulmonary rehabilitation are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Performs independent comprehensive respiratory assessment and therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/significant other with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory care equipment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
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Reviews data in the patient record including history, lab data, radiological studies, progress notes, respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring data.
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Documents / records respiratory therapy data as required. Communicates data to appropriate members of the health care team.
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Assesses patient’s overall cardiopulmonary status using observation, auscultation, lab/bed-side tests, non-invasive monitoring and interview techniques.
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Interviews patient to determine orientation, dyspnea, activities of daily living, social support, nutritional status, and learning needs.
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Performs and interprets bedside procedures to including pulse oximetry, ABG analysis, Co-oximetery, mixed venous sampling, hemodynamic and pulmonary mechanics.
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Obtains additional data by calculating lung compliance, airway resistance, work of breathing, PaO2 /FIO2 ratio, and other noninvasive monitoring including airway graphics.
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Selects, assembles, and checks equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
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Performs quality control procedures for blood analysis devices, diagnostic equipment, ventilators, and gas metering devices.
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Explains planned therapy and goals to patients and evaluates, monitors, and records patient’s response to respiratory care.
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Communicates results of therapy to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
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Performs blood gas sampling to include arterial punctures and sampling from arterial lines and swan ganz catheters.
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Monitors mechanical ventilator patients to include: airway pressures, tidal volumes, respiratory rate, I/E ratio, FIO2, cuff pressure, and alarm settings.
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Modifies mechanical ventilation to include recommendations in modifications of the respiratory care plan.
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Assesses mechanical ventilator patients for weaning parameters and possible extubations.
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Instructs, initiates, and adjusts mechanical nasal mask and negative pressure ventilation to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.
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Modifies artificial airway management to include endotracheal tube positioning, cuff pressure monitoring, tracheotomy care, and adjustments in airway humidification systems.
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Administers medicated aerosol therapy, encourages bronchopulmonary hygiene, and when indicated assists in suctioning of bronchopulmonary secretions.
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Makes modifications in therapeutic procedures based on patient response.
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Modifies oxygen and specialty gas therapy and makes changes in mode, flow, and concentration when appropriate.
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Explains various procedures being performed to other employees, patients, or patient family members.
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Assists pulmonary physicians, as required.
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Initiates, conducts, or modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency.
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Performs related duties as required.
JOB QUALIFICATION
Associate's Degree or equivalent, required. Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapy program, required. Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license, required. Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience, preferred.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
JOB DESCRIPTION
Performs independent comprehensive respiratory assessment and therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/significant other with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory care equipment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
-
Reviews data in the patient record including history, lab data, radiological studies, progress notes, respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring data.
-
Documents / records respiratory therapy data as required. Communicates data to appropriate members of the health care team.
-
Assesses patient’s overall cardiopulmonary status using observation, auscultation, lab/bed-side tests, non-invasive monitoring and interview techniques.
-
Interviews patient to determine orientation, dyspnea, activities of daily living, social support, nutritional status, and learning needs.
-
Performs and interprets bedside procedures to including pulse oximetry, ABG analysis, Co-oximetery, mixed venous sampling, hemodynamic and pulmonary mechanics.
-
Obtains additional data by calculating lung compliance, airway resistance, work of breathing, PaO2 /FIO2 ratio, and other noninvasive monitoring including airway graphics.
-
Selects, assembles, and checks equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
-
Performs quality control procedures for blood analysis devices, diagnostic equipment, ventilators, and gas metering devices.
-
Explains planned therapy and goals to patients and evaluates, monitors, and records patient’s response to respiratory care.
-
Communicates results of therapy to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
-
Performs blood gas sampling to include arterial punctures and sampling from arterial lines and swan ganz catheters.
-
Monitors mechanical ventilator patients to include: airway pressures, tidal volumes, respiratory rate, I/E ratio, FIO2, cuff pressure, and alarm settings.
-
Modifies mechanical ventilation to include recommendations in modifications of the respiratory care plan.
-
Assesses mechanical ventilator patients for weaning parameters and possible extubations.
-
Instructs, initiates, and adjusts mechanical nasal mask and negative pressure ventilation to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.
-
Modifies artificial airway management to include endotracheal tube positioning, cuff pressure monitoring, tracheotomy care, and adjustments in airway humidification systems.
-
Administers medicated aerosol therapy, encourages bronchopulmonary hygiene, and when indicated assists in suctioning of bronchopulmonary secretions.
-
Makes modifications in therapeutic procedures based on patient response.
-
Modifies oxygen and specialty gas therapy and makes changes in mode, flow, and concentration when appropriate.
-
Explains various procedures being performed to other employees, patients, or patient family members.
-
Assists pulmonary physicians, as required.
-
Initiates, conducts, or modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency.
-
Performs related duties as required.
JOB QUALIFICATION
Associate's Degree or equivalent, required. Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapy program, required. Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license, required. Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience, preferred.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Respiratory Therapist Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Kaleida Health16
- Trinity Health16
- Newark Wayne Community Hospital14
- Massena Hospital7
- Catholic Health System4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services85
- Education6
- Science & Research6
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in respiratory therapist jobs across New York.
- Active New York State respiratory therapist license issued by the New York State Education Department
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program
- Hands-on experience with mechanical ventilation and critical care monitoring equipment
- Basic Life Support certification with Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred for acute care roles
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification for roles in pediatric or NICU settings
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a respiratory therapist in New York?
To work as a respiratory therapist in New York, you must hold a license issued by the New York State Education Department. Licensure requires completing an accredited respiratory therapy program at the associate or bachelor's level and passing the Therapist Multiple-Choice and Clinical Simulation Examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. New York does not recognize reciprocity from other states automatically, so out-of-state therapists must apply directly to the NYSED Office of the Professions.
How much do respiratory therapists make in New York?
Respiratory therapists in New York earn a median of about $107,810 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,270 for the lowest 10% to over $131,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire respiratory therapists in New York?
Employers hiring respiratory therapists in New York right now include Kaleida Health, Trinity Health, and Newark Wayne Community Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's large academic medical systems and regional health networks drive the majority of consistent openings, particularly in hospital-based and specialty care settings.
Which New York cities have the most respiratory therapist jobs?
The New York cities with the most respiratory therapist openings are Buffalo, Albany, and Rochester. New York City leads because of the density of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, while Buffalo and Rochester draw steady demand from large regional health networks like Kaleida Health and Rochester Regional Health that anchor those metro areas.
Are there remote respiratory therapist jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Respiratory therapy is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact, so the vast majority of positions are on-site. About 0% of respiratory therapist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be in telehealth triage, clinical education, or patient coaching programs rather than direct bedside care.
How can I get hired as a respiratory therapist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate residency or clinical training programs run by large New York hospital systems such as Northwell Health and NewYork-Presbyterian, which regularly onboard new graduates into supervised roles. Candidates who hold their New York State license and Registered Respiratory Therapist credential before applying stand out considerably. Lateral entry from roles like pulmonary function technician or respiratory therapy aide is another common path, as is targeting long-term acute care hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, which are often more willing to train new graduates than tertiary trauma centers.
Where can I find and apply to respiratory therapist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to respiratory therapist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that match your credentials and experience and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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