Per Diem Respiratory Therapist

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night-shift sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. You will provide cardiopulmonary care under physician direction, supporting neonates to adults in a high-acuity Level 1 trauma environment.

The role offers opportunities for growth through education and advancement, with a night-shift sign-on bonus reflecting the critical nature of the work. Licensure as CRT is required, RRT preferred, and CPR certification is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One or more years of clinical experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapies including oxygen delivery, aerosols, humidity, and ventilation (invasive and non-invasive).
• Monitor patient responses and adjust treatment plans with the care team.
• Perform arterial blood gases and EKGs as part of diagnostics.
• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue, Rapid Response).
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of respiratory equipment per infection control and safety standards.
• Educate patients and families, including discharge planning and home respiratory care.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), and the region’s only level 1 trauma center is looking for a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist to join our team! Resume Required with Application Department: BMC Respiratory Services Schedule: Per Diem Nights Location: Baystate Medical Center - Springfield, MA Elevate Your Career. Change Lives. Join Baystate Health.

As a Respiratory Therapist at Baystate Medical Center, you’ll join a nationally recognized, mission-driven team providing advanced respiratory care to patients across the lifespan, from fragile neonates to critically ill adults. Whether you’re an experienced therapist or a recent graduate ready to launch your career, this is your opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every single shift.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work in a high-acuity, Level 1 Trauma Center with diverse and complex cases
• Be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary care team
• Build expertise across neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations
• Access career growth, education, and advancement opportunities
• Earn a night-shift sign-on bonus while doing work that truly matters

What You’ll Do

You’ll deliver essential cardiopulmonary care under physician direction, using your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion to support patients in both routine and life‑saving situations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing respiratory therapies such as oxygen delivery, aerosol treatments, humidity therapy, and invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilation
• Monitoring patient responses and collaborating with the care team to adjust treatment plans
• Performing diagnostic procedures including arterial blood gases and EKGs
• Responding to emergency situations, including Code Blue and Rapid Response calls
• Ensuring safe operation and maintenance of respiratory equipment in compliance with infection control and safety standards
• Supporting patient and family education, including discharge planning and home respiratory care

What You Bring

• Education Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience Open to all experience levels
• One or more years of clinical experience preferred
• Licensure and Certifications Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred
• Current CPR certification required

Education:

• Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• American Heart Association, Certified Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care
• The National Board for Respiratory Care, Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of Massachusetts
• State of Massachusetts

Compensation

Compensation Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

• Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $34.34 - $42.69 - $54.29

No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional respiratory care and want to grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking healthcare system, you belong at Baystate Health.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center), Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield.