Respiratory Therapist

Baystate Health; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Continuing education support

Free onsite parking

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Baystate Health's Respiratory Therapy team at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, MA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision.

You will perform diagnostic testing, administer therapies, participate in rounds, support critical care, and precept upcoming therapists while maintaining certifications and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of clinical Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive cardiopulmonary assessments and diagnostic testing.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Perform pulmonary function testing, blood gas analysis, sleep studies, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Administer respiratory therapies and ventilator support.
• Precept new Respiratory Therapists and Resident Nurse students as assigned.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy experience

BLS certification

Education

Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Job description

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Location: Baystate Noble Hospital – Westfield, MA
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Schedule: Full-Time | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Shift: Days

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the team at Baystate Noble Hospital. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while working alongside skilled, compassionate professionals, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll work under the direction of a physician to provide expert respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. You'll perform diagnostic evaluations, administer therapeutic treatments, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to deliver exceptional patient care across a variety of clinical settings.

What You'll Do

As a Respiratory Therapist, your responsibilities include:

• Perform comprehensive cardiopulmonary assessments and diagnostic testing
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders
• Perform pulmonary function testing, blood gas analysis, sleep studies, and other invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures
• Administer respiratory therapies, including:
  • Medical gas therapy
  • Aerosol and humidity therapy
  • Airway clearance techniques
  • Artificial airway management
  • Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
  • Vascular catheter insertion, management, and care
  • Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)
• Assess patient response to therapy and modify treatment plans based on clinical assessment and established protocols
• Conduct regular patient rounds and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in the management of acute and chronic respiratory diseases
• Support hemodynamic monitoring and critical care interventions
• Assist with discharge planning and patient education
• Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue events while providing advanced respiratory support
• Maintain respiratory therapy equipment and ensure compliance with quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards
• Precept new Respiratory Therapists and Resident Nurse students as assigned
• Maintain required certifications, including additional American Heart Association certifications based on the assigned facility. Respiratory Therapists working in facilities with Obstetrics services must obtain and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Meet and maintain the clinical ladder requirements for a Level II Respiratory Therapist

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of one year of clinical Respiratory Therapy experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Why Baystate Health?

We're committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive at work and at home.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off—up to 25 days in your first year, with increases based on years of service
• Continuing education support and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement savings with a 403(b) company match and annual employer contributions
• First-Time Home Buyer financial assistance programs
• Farm Share memberships
• Complimentary financial coaching from a certified professional
• Comprehensive wellbeing programs supporting physical, mental, and financial health
• Reimbursement for wellness activities, including gym memberships, fitness equipment, personal training, massage therapy, and more
• Pet, home, auto, and personal insurance options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Free onsite parking

If you're passionate about providing exceptional respiratory care and are ready to advance your career with one of the region's leading healthcare organizations, we encourage you to apply today.

Education:

Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Registered Respiratory Therapist – State of Massachusetts
• Registered Respiratory Therapist – The 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

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