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NewYork-Presbyterian

New York academic health system

Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026Deadline 10/31/26
$59.85 - $69.29/hr
Mid
Associate's
New York, NY, USA
In PersonOn-site at the New York campus; employees should live within a commutable distance. Travel expenses are not reimbursed.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate’s degree in Applied Science and Respiratory Therapy is required.
  • A current New York State Respiratory Therapist License is required.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required.
Responsibilities
  • Under the direction of a licensed physician, perform respiratory treatments, therapies, and invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Clinically supervise and monitor clinical activities of Respiratory Technicians as described within licensure law.
  • Assist with transportation of incubated pediatric patients, maintaining airways and providing adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
  • Assess respiratory therapy modalities and recommend appropriate changes and improvements to respiratory care delivery.
  • Provide weekend and holiday coverage on the full-time night shift.
Desired Qualifications
  • One to two years of hospital-based experience.
  • Pediatric experience.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certifications from the National Board for Respiratory Care.

About the company

NewYork-Presbyterian is an academic health system serving New York City and surrounding communities. The system provides hospital, specialty, emergency, outpatient, research, and medical education services in affiliation with major medical schools. It serves patients, families, clinicians, students, researchers, and communities across New York. Its operating model centers on academic medicine integrated with hospitals, physician teams, research programs, technology, facilities, and centralized operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, education, technology, facilities, and patient access. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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