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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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