Respiratory Therapist

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

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care

Respiratory Therapist in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: Respiratory Care Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Nights Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Respiratory Therapists provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary care to patients across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations, working closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to evaluate, diagnose, and treat respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions. This role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful clinical care across emergency, acute, and critical care settings while developing expertise in advanced respiratory therapies and supporting patients throughout their care journey.

The Respiratory Therapist Will:

• Perform patient assessments, including physical examinations and interpretation of diagnostic data, to identify respiratory and cardiopulmonary needs.
• Perform and collect diagnostic information, including pulmonary function testing, sleep studies, blood gas analysis, and noninvasive and invasive diagnostic procedures.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including medical gas, humidity, aerosol, and airway clearance therapies.
• Manage artificial airways and provide invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Assess patient response to therapy and make appropriate adjustments based on clinical condition and laboratory results, communicating recommendations to physicians and the care team.
• Provide respiratory care during emergency, acute, and critical care situations, including responding to Rapid Response and Code Blue events.
• Participate in disease management, discharge planning, case management, and patient transport, including ground and air transport as appropriate.
• Support advanced therapies and procedures, including vascular catheter care and Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS), while maintaining equipment, safety, infection control, and quality standards.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: As required by department scheduling
• On-Call Requirement: As required by department

Benefits That Support You At Baystate Health

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Sign-On Bonuses: Sign-on bonuses are paid to external hires only and are not applicable to internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after one year post-separation from Baystate Health.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• Additional Benefits: Eligible employees may receive applicable shift differentials and other department-specific benefits.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice. Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills

• 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.
• Ability to provide respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Ability to assess patients, interpret diagnostic information, and safely administer respiratory therapies.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.
• Previous hospital-based respiratory therapy experience.
• Experience caring for critically ill patients.
• Experience with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Experience with advanced respiratory therapies and Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS).

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

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

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 - $44.96 - $58.56

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.

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