Respiratory Therapist

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

Respiratory Therapist

Baystate Medical Center | Springfield
Full-Time | Day Shift (7am-7:30pm)

Sign on bonus eligible

Launch Your Respiratory Career at the Highest Level of Practice

Ready for your next step as a Respiratory Therapist? At Baystate Health, experienced clinicians have the opportunity to work alongside some of the region’s top critical care teams at a leading academic medical center.

At Baystate Medical Center, you’ll practice in a high-acuity environment where respiratory therapists are valued clinical partners across the continuum of care — from Level III NICU and pediatric populations to complex adult critical care and trauma patients. This is an opportunity to expand your expertise, sharpen advanced clinical skills, and contribute meaningfully within a collaborative, patient-centered team.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your critical care experience, gain exposure to advanced therapies, or grow within an academic healthcare system, Baystate offers the resources and support to help you advance your career.

Why Experienced Respiratory Therapists Choose Baystate

Diverse, High-Acuity Clinical Practice

Provide care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations in one of the region’s premier academic medical centers.

Advanced Clinical Exposure

Work with sophisticated therapies and technologies, including:

• Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• Arterial blood gas analysis
• Pulmonary function testing
• Rapid Response and Code Blue participation
• Air and ground transport cases
• Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)

Collaborative, Team-Based Care

Partner closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams that value respiratory expertise and clinical judgment.

Professional Growth Opportunities

Expand your clinical capabilities through continuing education, advanced training opportunities, and exposure to complex patient populations in a teaching hospital environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Respiratory Therapist at Baystate, you’ll evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary conditions under physician direction while serving as a key member of the care team. Responsibilities include:

• 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

Every shift offers opportunities to apply advanced clinical decision-making while making a direct impact on patient outcomes.

What You Bring

• 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

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Take the Next Step

If you’re looking for an opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a supportive, high-acuity academic environment, we’d love to connect with you.

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 - $39.47 - $46.69

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.

Education:

Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory CareThe National Board for Respiratory CareThe National Board for Respiratory Care