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Respiratory Therapist

Baystate Health

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Quick overview

Evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary conditions under physician direction. Responsibilities include managing ventilators, performing diagnostic tests, and participating in emergency response events.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care and eligibility for Massachusetts CRT certification. Current CPR certification is required, with ACLS preferred.

associate degreeprofessional certificatePatient EducationCritical CareEmergency ResponseDiagnostic TestingPediatric CareNeonatal CareAirway ManagementArterial Blood Gas AnalysisMechanical VentilationPulmonary Function Testing

Job description

Respiratory Therapist Baystate Medical Center | Springfield Full-Time | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) New Grads Encouraged to Apply - Sign on bonus eligible Launch Your Respiratory Career Where It Truly Matters Graduating soon?
Step into your career with confidence at Baystate Health — home to one of the region’s leading academic medical centers.
At Baystate Medical Center, you won’t just start a job.
You’ll join a highly respected respiratory team caring for patients across the lifespan — from fragile NICU newborns to complex adult critical care cases.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with advanced therapies, cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative team that is invested in helping you grow from day one.
This is the kind of first job that builds real confidence and strong clinical skills and new graduates are eligible for a sign on bonus!
What Makes This Role Perfect for New Graduates?
Broad, High-Acuity Experience Work in adult, pediatric, and neonatal settings in a major academic medical center.
Strong Clinical Support Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and experienced respiratory therapists who are ready to mentor and support you.
Advanced Therapies Gain exposure to: 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) A True Team Environment Your voice matters here.
We value fresh perspectives and encourage new therapists to grow into confident clinicians.
What You’ll Be Doing You’ll evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary conditions under physician direction, including: Performing diagnostic testing and interpreting results Managing airways and ventilators Administering respiratory therapies Participating in emergency response events Educating patients and families Supporting discharge planning and chronic disease management Every shift brings meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities.
What You Bring Graduate (or soon-to-be graduate) of an accredited Respiratory Care Program (Associate’s degree required) Massachusetts Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) eligible Current CPR certification (ACLS preferred) Strong communication skills and commitment to patient-centered care All experience levels welcome — we are excited to support new graduates.
Why Start Your Career at Baystate?
Competitive compensation and full benefits Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support Exposure to advanced technology and therapies A mission-driven organization committed to respect, equity, and excellence A place where you can build a long-term career — not just gain experience Take the First Step in Your Career With Us If you’re ready to transition from student to skilled clinician in a supportive, high-acuity environment, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and begin your respiratory career at Baystate Medical Center.
All correspondence can be directed to: Teresa Frisino Baystate Health Recruiter Teresa.Frisino@baystatehealth.org 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 - $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.
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

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