Respiratory Therapist Albany, NY

Respiratory Therapist Role

At Apria, you'll experience a unique blend of clinical autonomy, meaningful patient interaction, and supportive team collaboration. This role offers a mix of time in the branch and time in the field, developing both patient-facing clinical skills and strong workflow independence.

You'll provide essential respiratory care, equipment setup, patient education, and clinical support, playing a key role in ensuring safe transitions from hospital to home.

Key highlights:

• Hours: 8:30 AM5 PM or 9 AM5:30 PM; flexible 4x10 schedule available.
• On-site role: 50% in the office, 50% on the road.
• Driving distance: Up to 1.5 hours one way; covers Albany and Kingsport.

Salary range: $35$45 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

On-Call transparency:

• Rotation frequency: Every 2 weeks per month.
• Providing phone support, answering questions, and troubleshooting equipment issues.

What you'll do:

• Conduct home visits to perform oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups and follow-ups
• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Assess patient needs, document care delivered, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs
• Collaborating with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams
• Maintain accurate documentation using iPad/laptop
• Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment, including, but not limited to, oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition
• Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry and gathering vital signs
• Performs other duties as required

What we look for:

• LPN with Respiratory Care experience OR Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active NY RT license.
• Ability to stand, lift, push and/or pull objects ranging from 10 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license
• Comfortable using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy or LPN program

Certificates, licenses, registrations or professional designations:

• Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy
• Hold a current CPR Certification
• Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

Accendra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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