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Respiratory Therapist Job in Rochester, NY
Rochester - Rochester General Hospital
Rochester, NY
$2,159.14
per week
Allied Health ProfessionalRespiratory Therapist3x12 Nights
Assignment Details
- Duration
- 91
- Start Date
- 7/6/2026
- End Date
- 10/5/2026
- Location
- Rochester, NY
About this role
ADEX Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week contract at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY. You'll work 3x12 night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM with 4 weekend rotating shifts per month and on-call responsibilities.
What You'll Do
- Float across different units and work with patients of all age groups: neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
- Perform adult critical care and emergency department procedures including intubation assist, extubation, and airway management
- Place and manage nasal and oral airways, handle suctioning, and provide tracheostomy care and management
- Operate ventilators including hand-held, T-piece, trach collar, bag and mask, and ET tube delivery systems
- Manage high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, and CPAP; troubleshoot high-pressure alarms and assist with mechanical ventilation weaning
- Treat patients with CHF, COPD, pneumonia, respiratory failure, and respiratory infections
- Perform ABG sampling, ventilator management, patient assessments, medication administration, and pulmonary hygiene
- Work with specialized equipment: Hamilton Vent, Servo-U, NKV330, V60, Servo ventilators, and Aerogen nebulizers
- Chart in the EPIC system
What We Need From You
- Current RRT certification and active respiratory therapy license
- BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year of experience
- Proficiency with EPIC charting
What We Offer
Weekly pay: $2,159.14. Contract begins July 6, 2026. You'll receive 24 hours of orientation to get up to speed with facility protocols and equipment.
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