Respiratory Therapist

  • Heath System Services
  • Albany, New York
  • Full Time
Elevate Patient Care While Achieving Work-Life Balance!

Are you ready to step away from or supplement the high-pressure hospital environment and into a rewarding career where you can prioritize patient care and enjoy a better work-life balance?

At Health System Services (HSS), we understand the challenges of the fast-paced healthcare world and offer you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing your personal time.

Join us as a per-diem Respiratory Therapist in Albany, NY and become part of a compassionate team driven by our E.P.I.C. valuesEmpathy, Passion, Integrity, and Commitment.

This per-diem role offers a flexible schedule, and fulfilling mix of hands-on care and patient education, helping individuals manage their respiratory health while allowing you the flexibility to focus on what matters most to you.

About the Position

+ Set up patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and non-invasive ventilation (NHV) therapy in the home setting.

+ Conduct ventilator checks and perform oxygen titration and evaluations for patients using oxygen-conserving devices and portable oxygen concentrators (POCs).

+ Provide thorough instruction to patients on the proper use of equipment and educate them on their respiratory disease management.

+ Set up ventilators for neonatal to adult patients, perform monthly service checks, and coordinate care with local hospitals and referring providers.

+ Schedule all patient equipment setups, follow-up visits, mask refitting's, and related appointments.

+ Maintain detailed and accurate call logs, documenting all phone communications, attempted contacts, and scheduled appointments.

+ Offer comprehensive education to patients on the use of all respiratory equipment to ensure understanding and proper usage.

+ Accurately enter patient data into compliance tracking systems.

+ Monitor patient progress and proactively support efforts to improve therapy adherence and overall compliance.

What Were Looking For

+ Strong computer skills including Excel.

+ Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Must be detail-oriented and organized.

+ Motivated with a goal of becoming a long-term asset within the organization.

Qualifications for Success

+ Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the corresponding state, required.

+ Experience in Respiratory, desired.

+ One year in DME, preferred.

+ Valid drivers license.

What You Get - Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics

+ Comprehensive Health Coverage

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family well.

+ Future-Ready Retirement Plan

+ 401K with 3% company contribution after one year and 1,000 hours worked

+ Time to Recharge

+ Generous PTO, Vacation and 9 Paid Holidays

+ Extra Support When You Need It

+ Short Term Disability (optional) and Company-Paid Long-Term Disability

+ Free Confidential Employee Assistance Program

+ Education That Pays Off

+ Exclusive Tuition Reimbursement Program with Niagara University - save on master's degree programs

+ Be Part of Something Bigger

+ Join an organization that values giving back through community programs

Compensation

+ $30.00 - $60.00 per service

Location

+ Albany, NY with travel to Queensbury, NY
Job ID: 484819406
Originally Posted on: 7/11/2025

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