Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT 25-34220


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Rochester, NY
Rochester, New York
Locations: Rochester, Albany, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Henrietta
Posted On: December 15, 2025
Last Day to Apply: December 29, 2025
Pay: From $48.00 per hour

Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Type: Travel / Contract
Job Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night Shift – 3x12 Hours

  • Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including holidays (based on weekend rotation)

Block Scheduling: Not Available

Job Location: Syracuse, NY 13210


Job Description

The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support acute care services on the night shift. The therapist must be capable of performing a wide range of respiratory care duties with minimal orientation and supervision in a fast-paced clinical environment.


Candidate Preferences

  • Pediatric experience preferred


Qualifications

  • Education:

    • Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Respiratory Therapy

  • Licensure:

    • Active New York State license/registration as a Respiratory Therapist

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 2 years of post–A.A.S. acute care clinical experience

  • Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance


Key Responsibilities

  • Administer positive pressure and aerosol therapies

  • Initiate and monitor oxygen therapy

  • Assist physicians with initiation and maintenance of mechanical ventilation

  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as needed

  • Conduct pulmonary function tests

  • Perform radial arterial punctures

  • Deliver comprehensive respiratory care in an acute care setting with minimal supervision


Additional Information

  • Block scheduling cannot be accommodated


Vaccination Guidelines

  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required

  • Flu Vaccine: Not required

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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