Night Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilation

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Sign-on bonus

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Shift differentials

Job summary

Baystate Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role delivers comprehensive cardiopulmonary care to adults, pediatrics, and neonates, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and care teams across multiple settings.

The Respiratory Therapist will assess patients, perform diagnostic tests, administer therapies, manage airways and ventilation, and respond to emergencies while contributing to disease management,

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential is required.
• Current Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interpret diagnostic data.
• Conduct pulmonary function testing, sleep studies, blood gas analysis.
• Administer respiratory therapies including gases and airway clearance.
• Manage artificial airways and ventilation support.
• Assess response to therapy and adjust treatments as needed.
• Provide care in emergency, acute, and critical settings.

Skills

CRT credential

Respiratory care

Ventilation support

Pediatric care

BLS certification

Education

Associates degree in RT

Job description

Baystate Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role delivers comprehensive cardiopulmonary care to adults, pediatrics, and neonates, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and care teams across multiple settings.

The Respiratory Therapist will assess patients, perform diagnostic tests, administer therapies, manage airways and ventilation, and respond to emergencies while contributing to disease management,