Respiratory Therapist (NY HELPS) - 76112

Respiratory Therapist (NY HELPS) - 76112

Date Posted: 10/16/26

Applications Due: 10/30/26

Vacancy ID: 227262

Basics

NY HELPS: Yes

55-b/c Eligible: No

Agency: Health, Department of - Helen Hayes Hospital

Title: Respiratory Therapist (NY HELPS) - 76112

Occupational Category: Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade: 14

Bargaining Unit: ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range: From $76199 to $88869 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Internship: No

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Schedule

Workweek: Variable

Hours Per Week: 40

From: 7 PM

To: 7 AM

Flextime allowed?: No

Mandatory overtime?: No

Compressed workweek allowed?: No

Telecommuting allowed?: No

Location

County: Rockland

Street Address: Helen Hayes Hospital
51-55 Rte. 9W

City: West Haverstraw

State: NY

Zip Code: 10993

Job Specifics

Duties Description: The Respiratory Therapists will be responsible for patient care, which includes continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, pulmonary function testing, cardiorespiratory rehabilitation, infection control, isolation procedures, and the administration of cardiorespiratory drugs. They will serve as a resource to physicians in relation to technical aspects of respiratory care and to hospital staff regarding effective and safe methods of administering respiratory therapy. The Licensed Respiratory Therapist will assist patients with airway management and performs other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Open Competitive HELPS qualifications: Possession of a license and current registration as a respiratory therapist in New York State.

Additional Comments: One permanent, competitive, full-time appointment or non-competitive, full-time appointment via HELPS.

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

The posted salary range ($76,199-$88,869) includes an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $13,000 and Downstate Adjustment of $4,150.

If applicable, the inconvenience pay program of $825 per year will be paid to employees who work four (4) hours or more between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Hours worked between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on an overtime basis are not included for Inconvenience Pay.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

How to Apply

Name: Human Resources

Telephone: 845-786-4215

Fax: 845-786-4783

Email Address: [email protected]

Street: Helen Hayes Hospital
51-55 Rte. 9W

City: West Haverstraw

State: NY

Zip Code: 10993

Notes on Applying: Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference Respiratory Therapist/76112 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources , Helen Hayes Hospital, Bldg 22, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993, or by fax to (845) 786-4783. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.