Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care

Job Description Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $33.00 to $49.50 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. The Impact You Will Make As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Glens Falls Hospital , you are a critical pillar of our care team. From managing high-stakes emergency resuscitations and attending high-risk neonatal deliveries to guiding outpatients through recovery, your work spans all ages and every department of the hospital. If you are looking for a role that honors your clinical autonomy, trusts your critical thinking, and embeds you in a deeply collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, your next chapter starts here. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)

• Invasive & Non-Invasive Care: Initiate, monitor, and manage ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP devices, and high-flow oxygen systems across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations.
• Emergency & Critical Response: Initiate and conduct airway management and resuscitation during codes, rapid responses, and high-risk C-sections.
• Newborn Care: Attend all Caesarian sections and high-risk deliveries to provide immediate, specialized care to newborns.
• Care Plan Ownership: Review physician orders, evaluate data in patient records, collect clinical info via auscultation/interviews, and proactively recommend modifications to care plans.
• Diagnostic Precision: Perform and analyze ABGs (arterial punctures), pulse oximetry, capnography, EKGs, and pulmonary function testing. Evaluate chest X-rays for proper airway placement.
• Mentorship & Training: Educate patients and families on disease processes; orient new therapists and cross-train nursing, pharmacy, and EMT partners.
• Performance Improvement: Track clinical data, participate in committee meetings, and champion initiatives that elevate patient dignity and hospital safety.
• Tech & Safety: Manage preventive maintenance and quality control on ABG machines, ensuring all respiratory equipment is safe and highly efficient.
• Continuous Growth: Keep your skills razor-sharp through internal/external continuing education and our annual adult/infant skill labs.

What You Bring to the Team (Qualifications)

• Degree: Associate degree and graduate of an approved 2-year Respiratory Care program.
• Experience: 1+ years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital or long-term ventilator facility is highly preferred.
• Credentials: RRT certification by the NBRC
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (we support you in obtaining these upon employment).
• NYS Licensure: Valid New York State Respiratory Therapist license (or obtained within 6 months of hire).

* Skills/Abilities:

• Expertise in arterial blood gas sampling, PFTs, and advanced ventilator management.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills to interpret complex diagnostic data under pressure.
• Strong, empathetic communication style that unites families, physicians, and nursing teams.

About Us Mission Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. Communities We Serve Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found on the career page here.