Respiratory Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open respiratory therapist jobs in New York post a median of $44.51 an hour, the middle half $41.05–$50, across 92 jobs that state their pay. Respiratory therapists employed in New York earn a median of $51.83 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
The Registered, New York State Licensed, Respiratory Therapist provides acute and critical respiratory care to all age groups, utilizing sound clinical and technological knowledge. The respiratory care includes acquisition and interpretation of physiological parameters and application of respiratory technology toward the resolution of respiratory diseases. The Respiratory Therapists are part of "code blue" and "rapid response" teams. The practice also involves teaching of patient and family members, students and other health care providers .
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Respiratory Care Science (B.S.R.T.)
- OR
- An Associate Degree in Respiratory Science (A.A.S.), plus an Associate or higher degree in any science major
- OR
- Associate Degree in Respiratory Science (A.A.S.), plus four (4) years hospital related experience (Nursing Home experience does not apply/count).
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in hospital setting - Preferred
- Critical care experience with all age group – adult, pediatric, and neonatal – Preferred
- Current New York State Licensed Respiratory Therapist
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T) credential from The National Board for Respiratory Care
- New York City Fire Department Certificate of Fitness – G71 Supervision of Piped Non Flammable Medical Gas
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Knowledge of Translaryngeal intubation
- Knowledge of arterial puncture
- Computer skills
- Ability to pass/satisfy department provided verbal or written examination in respiratory physiology, clinical practices and equipment
From Brooklyn Hospital Center's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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