Critical Care Respiratory Therapist | Sign-On Bonus

Baystate Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

PTO up to 25 days/year

Continuing education support

403b retirement plan with companymatch

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Baystate Medical Center in Springfield is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a high-acuity academic medical center. You will evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary conditions under physician direction as part of a collaborative care team.

The role offers opportunities to work with advanced therapies across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations, with a sign-on bonus eligible and a comprehensive benefits package. Experience in NICU, PICU, or critical care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program (Associate’s degree required).
• Massachusetts Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) eligible or licensed.
• Current CPR certification (ACLS preferred).
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient-centered care skills.
• Experience in acute care, critical care, NICU, PICU, or emergency response environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing airways and ventilators across varying levels of acuity.
• Performing diagnostic testing and interpreting results.
• Administering respiratory therapies and pulmonary care modalities.
• Participating in emergency response and critical care interventions.
• Educating patients and families on treatment plans and disease management.
• Supporting discharge planning and chronic disease management initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient-centered care

Education

Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Job description

Baystate Medical Center in Springfield is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a high-acuity academic medical center. You will evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary conditions under physician direction as part of a collaborative care team.

The role offers opportunities to work with advanced therapies across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations, with a sign-on bonus eligible and a comprehensive benefits package. Experience in NICU, PICU, or critical care is preferred.