Pediatric & Neonatal RT — Impactful Care

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care for our pediatric and neonatal patients at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.

Under physician supervision and with an interdisciplinary team, the therapist will perform assessments, diagnostic testing, and therapies, including ventilation support, oxygen titration, and airway management, across acute and critical settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of clinical Respiratory Therapy experience, pediatric and/or neonatal experience preferred.
• Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy required.
• NRP certification required for neonatal/ obstetric services.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic testing and collects information including pulmonary function tests and blood gas analysis.
• Provides respiratory therapies such as medical gas, humidity, aerosol, airway management, ventilation support.
• Titrates oxygen and collaborates with physicians and care team on therapy changes.
• Precepts new staff and maintains equipment and infection prevention standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Pediatric care

Neonatal care

Education

Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care for our pediatric and neonatal patients at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.

Under physician supervision and with an interdisciplinary team, the therapist will perform assessments, diagnostic testing, and therapies, including ventilation support, oxygen titration, and airway management, across acute and critical settings.