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Respiratory Therapist

Kaleida Health
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026
Department : BGMC Respiratory Therapy

Location: Buffalo General Medical Center

Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type : Full-Time

Scheduled Work Hours: 7a-730p

Shift 1

Job Description

Responsible for evaluating, recommending, educating and administering selected Respiratory Care to all patients requiring treatment.

Education And Credentials

AAS Degree in Respiratory Care, New York State Respiratory Therapist License upon hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) – required within 90 days from hire. For BGMC- all RT’s hired on or before 1/26/2021 will have until 7/31/2021 to obtain ACLS and must remain current. New hires/transfers as of 1/26/2021 must obtain ACLS within six (6) months of date of hire/transfer and must remain current. *Thirteen (13) hour shift employees, who bid on a position in another thirteen (13) hour shift department, and who is accepted for that position, will have the right to continue to be scheduled thirteen (13) hours even if the job is posted as a twelve and one-half (12 œ) hour shift.*

Experience

Working Conditions

Essential

  • Weight Requirement - Medium (up to 50 lbs)

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 72.00

FTE: 0.960000

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes

On Call Required : No

With Rotation

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Union Code : U07 - CWA 1168 BGH TCC

Requisition ID# : 12983

Grade : T17

Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $ 37.87 - $47.94

  • Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!

Salary : $38 - $48

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