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Respiratory Therapist

  • Syracuse
  • Allied Health
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Apr 21 2026
  • Respiratory Care Services
  • State of New York
  • TH Respiratory Therapist 3, NSSL2
  • Respiratory Therapist - FT 2026
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist will administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patients; institute and monitor oxygen therapy on patients; assist physicians in instituting and maintaining continuous ventilation; administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; perform pulmonary function tests; and perform radial arterial punctures.

Minimum Qualifications:

A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy, NYS licensed Respiratory Therapist (or eligible) and 2 years post A.A.S. degree Respiratory Therapist experience required. CPR-BLS certification required by time of appointment.

*Candidates with less than 2 years post A.A.S. degree Respiratory Therapist experience and possess the minimum of an A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy and NYS license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy Technician or limited permit to practice Respiratory Therapy will be considered for appointment to a commensurate salary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors of Science preferred. Certification in one or more of the following: Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS), Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Pulmonary Function Technician (RPFT) or Adult Certified ECMO Specialist (CES-A) preferred.

Work Days:

Variable days and shifts         

Message to Applicants:

Accepting Respiratory Therapist applications for current and future full-time openings. Positions located at the Community and Downtown campuses. Salary: $68,000 + dependent on qualifications.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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