Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 15 years ago.

Job Requisition: SUPER002132

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days 

Hours Per Week: 40 hours/Week

Hiring Range: Starting at $36.99 hourly 

• Weekday evening shift - additional 10% plus $2.00 per hour


• Weekday night shift - an additional 15% plus $3.00 per hour


• Weekend day shift – an additional 10%


• Weekend evening & night shifts – an additional 21%

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities: 

• Develops and monitors unit staffing patterns to ensure patient safety, quality care, productivity and excellent patient outcomes while meeting applicable standards. Responsible for providing leadership to personnel.


• Interviews and selects qualified applicants for open, budgeted positions within the guidelines set forth in Human Resources polices and procedures.


• Provides ongoing feedback to staff concerning their performance, implementing corrective action as needed and per human resource policy. Ensures performance evaluations are thorough, timely and include goal setting for each individual. Establishes systems for open communication and problem solving, encourages employee involvement in safety and health standards, hazard analysis, and performance improvement initiatives. Promotes growth and development in self and others. Develops and documents orientation and ongoing training programs for departmental personnel.


• Effectively uses Workforce Management time and attendance system and other human resource information systems and processes. Effectively interprets and implements Human Resource policies and consults with Human Resources as necessary. Encourages and supports applicable certification of all eligible staff.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assigned associates

Education, Training & Experience:

• Associate's in applied science in Respiratory Therapy required

Certifications / Licensure:

• Valid NYS Registered Respiratory Therapy license. ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.


• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.


• Excellent customer service skills


• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.


• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.


• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (both internal and external). 


• Demonstrates flexibility


• Takes initiative


• Able to work in a fast-paced environment


• Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.


• Excellent communication, strong leadership and team facilitation skills, proven ability to negotiate.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).


• Strong organizational skills.


• Effective interpersonal skills.


• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.


• Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.


• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.