About this Per Diem Respiratory Therapist role at Baystate Health
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), and the region's only level 1 trauma center is looking for a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist to join our team!
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Department: BMC Respiratory Services
Schedule: Per Diem Nights
Location: Baystate Medical Center - Springfield, MA
Elevate Your Career. Change Lives.
Join Baystate Health.
At Baystate Health, we don’t just deliver care — we transform lives. As a Respiratory Therapist at Baystate Medical Center, you’ll join a nationally recognized, mission-driven team providing advanced respiratory care to patients across the lifespan, from fragile neonates to critically ill adults.
Whether you’re an experienced therapist or a recent graduate ready to launch your career, this is your opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every single shift.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Work in a high-acuity, Level 1 Trauma Center with diverse and complex cases
Be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary care team
Build expertise across neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations
Access career growth, education, and advancement opportunities
Earn a night-shift sign-on bonus while doing work that truly matters
What You’ll Do
You’ll deliver essential cardiopulmonary care under physician direction, using your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion to support patients in both routine and life-saving situations.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Providing respiratory therapies such as oxygen delivery, aerosol treatments, humidity therapy, and invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
Monitoring patient responses and collaborating with the care team to adjust treatment plans
Performing diagnostic procedures including arterial blood gases and EKGs
Responding to emergency situations, including Code Blue and Rapid Response calls
Ensuring safe operation and maintenance of respiratory equipment in compliance with infection control and safety standards
Supporting patient and family education, including discharge planning and home respiratory care
What You Bring
Education
Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience
Open to all experience levels
One or more years of clinical experience preferred
Licensure and Certifications
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred
Current CPR certification required
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional respiratory care and want to grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking healthcare system, you belong at Baystate Health.
Apply today and take the next step in your career.
Education:
Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)Certifications:
Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory CareThe National Board for Respiratory Care, Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsCompensation
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 - $42.69 - $54.29
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.
