Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Full Time | Night Shift
Per Diem | Day Shift

Pay between $36-$50/hour
(based on experience & shift differential)

At St. Margaret's Center, we see kids, not conditions.

St. Margaret's Center , an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, is a 94-bed pediatric and young adult skilled nursing facility located in Albany, NY . Founded in 1883, we provide specialized long-term care for medically fragile infants, children, and young adults on a single dedicated campus.

Our team delivers advanced 24-hour medical care in a nurturing, home-like environment where residents can experience a full childhood - including school, activities, family time, and friendships.

Requirements for a Respiratory Therapist -

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy required
• Must have a broad knowledge of respiratory care standards, with experience working with tracheostomies (trachs) and individuals with MR/DD (intellectual and developmental disabilities)

What you'll do as a Respiratory Therapist -

• Provide cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with physician orders, departmental policies, and established clinical standards
• Assess, treat, and monitor pediatric and adolescent residents with cardiopulmonary conditions
• Administer respiratory therapies, including tracheostomy care and airway management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and patient responses
• Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and regulatory guidelines

What Makes St. Margaret's a Great Place to Work -

• Unique specialty pediatric skilled nursing facility
• Smaller care units (average 16 residents per unit)
• Higher staffing ratios for quality care
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Playful and engaging atmosphere for residents
• All school-aged children receive educational services
• Residents are actively included in community outings and schooling
• Competitive pay
• Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials

Benefits for St. Margaret's Team Members

As part of the Center for Disability Services , St. Margaret's Center offers a mission-driven career with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Life Insurance
• Free Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Career Development Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Wellness Program
• Optional Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Life, Disability, Critical Illness, and more)

At The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.