Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care

$33 - $49.5 per hour

Glens Falls Hospital

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 Can Make

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs cardio-pulmonary evaluation, respiratory care, life support and education of the patient, family and public. The RRT works with in and outpatients of all ages with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system following established protocols or the prescription of a physician. The RRT can perform respiratory care duties in all areas of the hospital.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)

PATIENT TREATMENT AND THERAPEUTICS:

  • Provides respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients by administering oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, incentive spirometry, pulmonary drainage, and medical gas therapy. Initiates, manages, and monitors invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support, including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems. Performs airway management and secretion clearance to support spontaneous and artificial ventilation. Responds to emergencies and critical events, including codes, rapid response activations, and CPR for patients of all ages. Attends high-risk deliveries and Caesarean sections to provide neonatal respiratory care. Maintains accurate patient documentation, including assessments, treatments, and outcomes.

PATIENT ASSESSMENT

  • Reviews physician orders for respiratory medications and treatments, assesses patient records and clinical findings to determine the appropriateness of respiratory care, and recommends changes as needed. Performs patient assessments through observation, auscultation, and interviews. Collaborates with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and communicate effective care plans. Monitors patient responses to therapy, adjusts treatment techniques accordingly, and recommends modifications to respiratory care plans, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation strategies.

PATIENT TESTING

  • Performs and analyzes diagnostic tests, including arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, capnography, EKGs, and pulmonary function studies, while addressing age-specific patient needs. Interprets respiratory-related diagnostic data such as chest X-rays, blood gas results, sleep studies, ventilator weaning parameters, and EKG findings to assess oxygenation, ventilation, and overall respiratory status.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Provides patient and family education on disease processes, medications, and treatment goals, offering ongoing support during respiratory care, discharge planning, and outpatient services. Educates and collaborates with healthcare team members to promote effective patient care. Assists in orienting and mentoring new respiratory therapists and participates in the training and education of students and new employees across healthcare disciplines, including nursing, pharmacy, and emergency medical services.

SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL

  • Assembles, adjusts and checks respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.Initiates/recommends repair when needed.
  • Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and QC on the arterial blood gas machines per manufacturer specifications.
  • Recommends technology most appropriate to maximize patient comfort, safety, and special or age related needs and provide effective and appropriate use of technology.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Education/Accredited Programs

  • Graduate with certification of completion from a two year approved training program in Respiratory Care; an Associate's Degree is required to meet the requirements of the National Board of Respiratory Care to take the RRT exam.
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care hospital or long-term ventilator facility is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist. Required to obtain a NYS Respiratory Therapist license within 6 months of employment.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
  • Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certification is required (can be obtained upon employment).

Skills/Abilities

  • Demonstrates advanced clinical competence in respiratory care, including arterial blood gas sampling, pulmonary function testing, ventilator management, medication administration, and operation of respiratory and computerized medical record systems.
  • Effectively communicates with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members while maintaining strong documentation practices.
  • Applies critical thinking, mathematical, and problem-solving skills to interpret diagnostic data, technical procedures, and treatment protocols.
  • Maintains patient safety, adapts to changing clinical situations, prioritizes workload effectively, and provides care to patients across the lifespan.
  • Supports professional development through continuing education and fosters positive working relationships in both routine and emergency care settings.

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.
Vacancy posted 9 hours ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care in Glens Falls, Warren County, NY vacancy
  • $33 - $49.5 per hour

     ...which may be above the listed job requirements. The Impact You Can Make The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs cardio-pulmonary evaluation, respiratory care, life support and education of the patient, family and public. The RRT works with in and outpatients... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay

    Glens Falls Hospital

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    9 hours ago
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Nights (12:00 AM-12:00 PM) Location: Glens Falls, NY Length: 13 weeks Weekly Hours: 36.0 Beds: 391 ~1+ year acute care experience ~ At least 1+ years experience in specialty ~ Current RRT certification, BLS is required
    Suggested
    Immediate start
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Triage Staffing

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    19 hours ago
  •  ...Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) This is a night shift position, working 12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM. Job Description...  ...Therapist (RRT) performs cardiopulmonary evaluation, respiratory care, life support, and education for patients, families, and the... 
    Suggested
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Local area
    Shift work
    Night shift

    ARMS Staffing

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    1 day ago
  •  ...Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Hospital-based Respiratory Therapist providing cardiopulmonary evaluation, respiratory care, life support, and patient/family education. Works with patients of all ages in all hospital departments following physician orders and... 
    Suggested
    Permanent employment
    Temporary work

    MedlinkHealth Anesthesia

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    1 day ago
  • $2,181 - $2,296 per week

     ...Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs cardio-pulmonary evaluation, respiratory care, life support, and education of the patient, family, and public. Works with inpatients and outpatients of all ages with deficiencies... 
    Suggested
    Weekly pay
    Permanent employment
    Locum
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Cynet Health

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    19 hours ago
  • $25 - $45 per hour

     ...Offering $25 to $45 per hour Lincare is currently seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join a growing team. This employee is responsible for the setup of home medical equipment, including ventilators, monitors, CPAP/BiPAP units, and/or other related equipment... 
    Hourly pay
    Work at office
    Flexible hours
    Weekend work

    Lincare Holdings

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    4 days ago
  • $2,201 per week

     ...Host Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Glens Falls, New York. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty...  ...determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care Hospital About Host Healthcare At Host Healthcare, we... 
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Host Healthcare

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    2 days ago
  • $36.52 - $59.55 per hour

     ...The outpatient therapy team plays a critical role in the health care continuum by providing therapy to a wide variety of pediatric...  ...leisure activities. Team Impact As an outpatient physical therapist, you will work synergistically with a team of physical therapist... 
    Hourly pay
    Daily paid
    Full time
    Part time
    Work from home
    Flexible hours

    Glens Falls Hospital

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    9 hours ago
  • $2,296 per week

     ...MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Glens Falls, New York. Job...  ...CPR certification required. Eighteen months of respiratory care experience preferred, ideally in a critical care setting.... 
    Hourly pay
    Weekly pay
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    For contractors
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Shift work

    MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    2 days ago
  •  ...Travel Respiratory Therapist Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Glens Falls, New York Job Details Fusion Medical...  ...Respiratory Therapist provides advanced respiratory care to patients with complex pulmonary disorders and critical illnesses... 
    Temporary work

    Fusion Medical Staffing

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    4 days ago
  • $2,101 per week

     ...Care Team Solutions is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Glens Falls, New York. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist ~ Discipline: Allied Health Professional ~ Start Date: 07/30/202... 
    Weekly pay
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    For contractors
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Care Team Solutions

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    1 day ago
  • $2,267 per week

     ...AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Glens Falls, New York. Job Description & Requirements...  ...Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU) StartDate: 7/30/2026 Available Shifts: 12... 
    Extra income
    Temporary work
    For contractors
    Shift work
    Night shift

    AMN Healthcare Allied

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    3 days ago
  •  ...Resuscitation experience required. - Critical care proficiency required. Required Credentials: - Associate’s in Accredited Respiratory Care Program Special Requests: -...  ...Life Support) • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life... 
    Permanent employment
    Contract work
    Local area
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Trusted Health

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    1 hour ago
  • $2,123 per month

     ...Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for travel assignments . The RRT will provide respiratory care treatments, manage ventilators, and assess patient conditions in various healthcare settings. This role... 
    Weekly pay
    Relocation
    Flexible hours
    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    more than 2 months ago
  • $2,123.5 per month

     ...Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for travel assignments . The RRT will provide respiratory care treatments, manage ventilators, and assess patient conditions in various healthcare settings. This role... 
    Weekly pay
    Relocation
    Flexible hours
    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    17 hours ago
  • $2,090.25 per month

     ...Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for travel assignments . The RRT will provide respiratory care treatments, manage ventilators, and assess patient conditions in various healthcare settings. This role... 
    Weekly pay
    Relocation
    Flexible hours
    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    17 hours ago
  • $2,124 per week

     ...Triage Staffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Glens Falls, New York. Job Description & Requirements ~...  ...ready, too. We staff all five major divisions of acute care—nursing, lab, radiology, cardiopulmonary and rehab therapy,... 
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Triage Staffing

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    2 hours ago
  •  ...Allied Health Professional - Respiratory Therapist Are you looking for your next travel assignment or to kick off your traveler career? Voca offers a full benefits package, a high level of individualized support, and a strong, traveler-first culture. Apply today to... 

    Voca Healthcare

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    1 day ago
  •  ...healthcare offers healthcare professionals new career opportunities that involve travel, growth, and excitement. At Host Healthcare, we are dedicated to providing travel nurses, travel therapists, and travel allied professionals with the assignment of their dreams.... 

    Host Healthcare

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    3 days ago
  • $68k - $84k

     ...VNA Albany is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist for a job in Glens Falls, New York. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty...  ...and patient satisfaction. We are a certified home health care agency providing skilled nursing care, rehabilitative services,... 
    Relocation package
    Shift work

    VNA Albany

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    4 days ago
  • $1,582 - $2,053 per week

     ...Allied Health - Respiratory Therapist / RRT Weekly Pay: $1582 - $2053 Shift Details: 12 hour nights Job Order Details: Start Date 07/30/2026 End Date 10/29/2026 Duration 13 Week(s) Client Details: City Glens Falls State NY *Estimated pay and benefits package... 
    Weekly pay
    Shift work
    Night shift

    TGL Medstaff

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    1 day ago
  •  ...Respiratory Therapist Shift: 3x12 - Nights, 7pm - 7am Start Date: 07/30/2026 End Date: 10/29/2026 Duration: 13 Week(s) Location: Glens Falls, NY Pay packages are gross weekly estimates based on the current bill rate at the time the position is posted.... 
    Weekly pay
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Treva Automation

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    1 day ago
  • $2,178 per week

     ...AHS Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Glens Falls, New York. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist ~ Discipline: Allied Health Professional ~ Start Date: 07/30/2026... 
    Weekly pay
    Shift work
    Night shift

    AHS Staffing

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    2 hours ago
  •  ...Allied - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Ready for your next adventure? Axis Medical Staffing, one of the leading Travel Nursing Companies in the nation, has an immediate shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) opening in Glens Falls, New York. This job... 
    Weekly pay
    Seasonal work
    Immediate start
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Axis Medical Staffing

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    19 hours ago
  •  ...Allied Technician - Respiratory Therapist Pulse Healthcare is currently seeking travel nurses for multiple positions in locations throughout the United States. Start Date: 07/30/2026 Duration: 91 days City: Glens Falls State: New York Degree: Allied Technician Specialty... 
    Weekly pay
    Daily paid
    Temporary work
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Pulse Healthcare

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    1 day ago
  •  ...Respiratory Therapist (RT) Respiratory therapists assist patients who have breathing difficulties. These include chronic respiratory diseases, such as emphysema and asthma. Patients include infants with undeveloped lungs to adult patients with lung disease. They may... 

    ALOIS Healthcare

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    2 days ago
  •  ...RRT NICU Job In Glens Falls, New York RRT NICU jobs in Glens Falls, New York let you provide critical respiratory care for neonates in a fast-paced NICU setting. 6:30p-6:30a 36 hours You will use EPIC for documentation and must be proficient in labor and delivery,... 

    AMN Healthcare

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    2 days ago
  • $1,990 - $2,090 per week

     ...Respiratory Therapist Job Type: Travel Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay: $1990 - $2090 Shift Details: 3 x 12 Nights Scheduled Hours: 36 Start Date: 07/30/2026 End Date: 10/29/2026 Duration: 13 Week... 
    Weekly pay
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Converdia Health

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    19 hours ago
  •  ...Respiratory Therapy Genie Healthcare is looking for a Respiratory Therapy to work in Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13 weeks travel assignment located in Glens Falls, NY for the Shift (3x12 nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12.00-3). Pay and benefits packages are... 
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Genie Healthcare

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    1 day ago
  •  ...Respiratory Therapist We're hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you'll be responsible for assessing...  ..., planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders. Minimum... 
    Weekly pay
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Local area
    Relocation package
    Shift work

    ProVenture, LLC

    Glens Falls, Warren County, NY
    1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care. Be the first to apply!