Shift Lead, Respiratory Therapy (RRT)

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapy leader to coordinate and oversee the RT team on a designated shift, ensuring safe, effective care for adults, pediatrics and neonates. You will participate in management decisions, model best practices, and liaise with departments to support patient outcomes.

The role requires 3 years of RT experience and 2 years of leadership responsibility, with compensation published as base hourly ranges across the system.

Qualifications

• 3 years clinical experience as RT.
• 2 years charge and/or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate RT team on shift to ensure safe, effective care.
• Model professional behavior and engage staff on assigned shift.
• Oversee workflow, accountability, and communications across the team.
• Coordinate resources to deliver therapies timely and efficiently.
• Identify learning needs and implement training and policy changes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Clinical competency

Job description

Baystate Health seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapy leader to coordinate and oversee the RT team on a designated shift, ensuring safe, effective care for adults, pediatrics and neonates. You will participate in management decisions, model best practices, and liaise with departments to support patient outcomes.

The role requires 3 years of RT experience and 2 years of leadership responsibility, with compensation published as base hourly ranges across the system.