Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care

Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $33.00 to $49.50 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements . The Impact You Will Make As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Glens Falls Hospital , you are a critical pillar of our care team. From managing high-stakes emergency resuscitations and attending high-risk neonatal deliveries to guiding outpatients through recovery, your work spans all ages and every department of the hospital. If you are looking for a role that honors your clinical autonomy, trusts your critical thinking, and embeds you in a deeply collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, your next chapter starts here. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities) Invasive & Non-Invasive Care: Initiate, monitor, and manage ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP devices, and high-flow oxygen systems across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations. Emergency & Critical Response: Initiate and conduct airway management and resuscitation during codes, rapid responses, and high-risk C-sections. Newborn Care: Attend all Caesarian sections and high-risk deliveries to provide immediate, specialized care to newborns. Care Plan Ownership: Review physician orders, evaluate data in patient records, collect clinical info via auscultation/interviews, and proactively recommend modifications to care plans. Diagnostic Precision: Perform and analyze ABGs (arterial punctures), pulse oximetry, capnography, EKGs, and pulmonary function testing. Evaluate chest X-rays for proper airway placement. Mentorship & Training: Educate patients and families on disease processes; orient new therapists and cross-train nursing, pharmacy, and EMT partners. Performance Improvement: Track clinical data, participate in committee meetings, and champion initiatives that elevate patient dignity and hospital safety. Tech & Safety: Manage preventive maintenance and quality control on ABG machines, ensuring all respiratory equipment is safe and highly efficient. Continuous Growth: Keep your skills razor-sharp through internal/external continuing education and our annual adult/infant skill labs. What You Bring to the Team (Qualifications) Degree: Associate degree and graduate of an approved 2-year Respiratory Care program. Experience: 1+ years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital or long-term ventilator facility is highly preferred. Credentials: RRT certification by the NBRC BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (we support you in obtaining these upon employment). NYS Licensure: Valid New York State Respiratory Therapist license (or obtained within 6 months of hire). Skills/Abilities: Expertise in arterial blood gas sampling, PFTs, and advanced ventilator management. Exceptional problem-solving skills to interpret complex diagnostic data under pressure. Strong, empathetic communication style that unites families, physicians, and nursing teams.