Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
How this pay compares
This posting states $39.73–$57.61 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in New York post a median of $44.55 an hour, the middle half $41.50–$48.09, across 127 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. 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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What New York requires of a respiratory therapist
Respiratory therapist license (a separate respiratory therapy technician license also exists), from the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.
- Good moral character, at least 18, high school or equivalent plus an approved associate degree program in respiratory therapy, and passing both the NBRC CRT exam and the Registry (RRT) exam; technicians need an approved one-year program and the CRT exam.
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About the job
Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York
Regular
Department: CVPH - Respiratory Therapy
Full Time
Standard Hours: 36
Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72
Shift: Night
Primary Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Weekend Needs: Every Other
Salary Range: Min $39.73 Mid $48.67 Max $57.61
Recruiter: Cindy Reichard
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
Registered Respiratory Therapists deliver both routine and critical care services for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory dysfunction, including, but not limited to oxygen and aerosol therapy, respiratory care treatments, pulmonary diagnostic procedures, airway management, ventilator management, patient assessment and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Registered Respiratory Therapist works independently in all areas of the hospital. They take an active role in planning departmental operations as needed.
Registered Respiratory Therapists provide the practice of the profession of respiratory therapy, which is undertaken pursuant to the direction of a duly licensed physician. This is defined as the performance of Cardio-Pulmonary evaluation, respiratory therapy treatment techniques, and education of the patient, family and public. Registered respiratory therapists may supervise respiratory therapy technicians and respiratory students in the practice of the profession. They take a decision-making role in planning patient care assignments, developing department direction and overseeing operations with recommendations provided.
Education/Skills Required
- Graduate of an approved Respiratory Program supported by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
- Credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- New York State license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registry Eligible Certified Respiratory Technician and receive NYS license as a Respiratory Therapist within one year of hire date.
- BLS or ACLS required with ACLS certification within 12 months of hire. PALS preferred.
- NRP certification required or obtained within 12 months of hire.
As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
SIGN ON BONUS
We are offering to eligible candidates a $10,000 sign on bonus. Subject to applicable tax withholdings. Certain terms and conditions apply.
RELOCATION
Eligible candidates will receive a relocation package of up to $6,000. Additional terms and conditions apply.
LEARN MORE
About the UVM Health: https://www.uvmhealth.org/about-uvm-health-network
This is a bargaining union position.
From Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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