JobsUSARespiratory Therapist - Canton - Potsdam Hospital - $15,000 sign on
Company : Rochester Regional Health
Location : Potsdam, NY, 13676
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Physicians & Surgeons
Occupation : Respiratory Therapist
Job Details
Job Title:Respiratory Therapist
Department:Respiratory Therapy
Location:Canton - Potsdam Hospital
Hours Per Week:37.5 weekly scheduled hours
Schedule:12 hour night shift, 7p-7a
Sign-On Bonus:$15,000
SUMMARY:
Assists the Director of Respiratory Services and other hospital personnel in assuring continuity of quality respiratory care. The therapist is called on to use their knowledge to assess patients and assists in developing appropriate care plans. Respiratory staff will address adverse reactions to therapy or medications. Staff will address all patient respiratory needs including respiratory distress or failure and utilize skills, initiative and independent judgement to assist in critical situations. Authorized to accept verbal and telephone orders from physicians for respiratory care. Responsible to assure that quality respiratory care is delivered to all patients as per orders and/or schedule. Staff performs all aspects of Respiratory Care in accordance to department policies and procedures. Respiratory staff may be required to go on patient transports, in house, as well as, to other facilities. Staff may plan and provide Respiratory Care in-service programs to hospital staff as needed. Staff must be flexible with their schedule and may be required to work variable shifts, weekends and holidays. Respiratory staff adheres to the professional standards of the National Board for Respiratory Care, the New York State Education Department, and Canton Potsdam Hospital.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Planning: Partners with the Respiratory Director to align operational goals with organizational strategic plans by maintaining awareness of internal and external factors impacting success.
Operational Performance: Supports development and monitoring of operational objectives and metrics, communicates performance outcomes, and identifies improvement opportunities.
Quality & Safety Improvement: Implements evidence-based quality indicators, continuous improvement processes, and safety risk mitigation strategies; provides training on quality methodologies and goals.
Financial & Resource Management: Assists in managing operations to meet financial standards, reduce waste, and ensure safety and efficiency using IT systems and interdepartmental collaboration.
Customer Service Excellence: Delivers exceptional service by prioritizing the needs of patients, physicians, and staff in all operational decisions and initiatives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of American Medical Association approved two year Respiratory school or equivalent.
Current NYS Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Technician license from NYS Department of Education.
Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care or equivalent.
Current AHA BLS certification at hire.
AHA ACLS, PALS and NRP must be obtained within 3 months of hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care, RPFT qualification, CCRP certification
Clinical experience in general respiratory therapies, critical and emergent respiratory therapies as one would receive in an approved two year school or equivalent.
UNION:
1199-721 - LPN & Technical (CPH)Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.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:
$35.42 - $52.55The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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.
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