RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - Full Time, Night Shift ($15k sign on bonus!)

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

At St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children, we provide life-changing care to some of the most medically complex children in New York. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a critical role in supporting our mission—delivering compassionate, specialized care that helps children and their families thrive.

Join a team where clinical excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to children’s health come together every day.

About Us

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is one of the nation’s leading providers of pediatric post-acute care and community-based services. We are dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for children with special needs and chronic conditions.

Learn more about our mission, programs, and impact at .

Position Overview

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing high-quality respiratory care services to pediatric patients with complex medical needs. This role works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver safe, effective, and family-centered care.

This position requires alternating weekends (Sat and Sun, every other weekend).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy treatments in accordance with physician orders and clinical protocols
• Monitor and assess patients’ respiratory status, including ventilator management
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and airway clearance treatments
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and participate in rapid response/code teams
• Educate families and caregivers on respiratory care and equipment use
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support individualized patient care plans

Required:

• Current New York State Respiratory Therapist license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred or eligible
• Experience in pediatric, neonatal, or critical care settings strongly preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

Preferred:

• Experience with ventilator-dependent patients
• Pediatric or long-term care experience