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Registered Respiratory Therapist-Per Diem-Acute Care-Night Shift

Part-time

Rochester Regional Health

Rochester, NYPer Diem / Part-time$44.5/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$44.5/hr
Location
Rochester, NY
Schedule
Per Diem / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS RT License Or RTT License With Active RRT CredentialsNYS RTT License And RRT Credentials Within One YearAssociate's degree

Job overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory assessment, therapy, equipment assistance, education, and problem resolution at Unity Hospital. The role delivers patient care during per-diem night shifts, collaborates with the healthcare team, and documents and adjusts care based on patient response. Recent acute care experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Respiratory CarePatient AssessmentRespiratory TherapyClinical DocumentationPatient EducationCommunicationClinical ExcellenceLifting 20–50 Lbs

Qualifications

AAS in Healthcare-Related FieldNYS RT License or RTT License With Active RRT CredentialsAssociate's Degree in Respiratory TherapyNYS RTT License and RRT Credentials Within One YearBachelor's DegreeRecent Acute Care Experience

Full job description

Unity Hospital

Part time

REQ_244275

SUMMARY

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, your knowledge, strong attention to detail, compassion, and analytical capabilities ensure meaningful, personalized care for each respiratory patient.

STATUS: Per diem

LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626

DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Therapy

SCHEDULE: Night Shift, 12-hr. shifts 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide assessment, therapy, equipment, assistance, education, and problem resolution to all customers at Unity Health System during assigned shift in all aspects of respiratory care. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

ATTRIBUTES

  • Recent acute care experience preferred

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Exceptional customer service

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Patient Care. Review and evaluate history, physical exams, current vital signs, admission and current respiratory care orders for each patient; advise providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques

  • Planning & Documentation. Initiate and update respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure; work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to implement the plan of care; monitor and document all pertinent clinical parameters and assessments on all assigned patients; modify treatment techniques based on patient response

  • Education & Communication. Provide and document patient education for therapeutic procedures performed; communicate information regarding patient's clinical status to appropriate members of healthcare team; participate in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students, and other allied health professionals

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • AAS in a health care-related field

  • Required Licensure / Certification Skills: NYS License as a Respiratory Therapist (RT); NYS License as a Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) with NBRC active credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • RESPIRATORY THERAPY GRADUATES: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy. NYS License as a Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) and must obtain NBRC credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within one year of hire.

  • Ability to communicate effectively.

  • Demonstrate clinical excellence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

  • Recent acute care experience preferred

EDUCATION:

AS

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

RT - Respiratory Therapist - NYS Office of Professions, RTT - Respiratory Therapy Technician - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$44.50 - $44.50

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,960 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$44.5/hr
  • New York median$37–49/hr169 hourly ranges
  • US median$34–47/hr1,630 hourly ranges

This rate, $44.50/hr, is close to the New York median midpoint ($44/hr) — in the middle half of Respiratory Therapist hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 230 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in New York and 3,960 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Respiratory Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,175 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 1,488 of the 3,960 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (38%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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