À propos de ce poste Respiratory Therapist chez Baystate Health
Respiratory Therapist
Baystate Medical Center | Springfield
Full-Time | Day Shift (7am-7:30pm)
Sign on bonus eligible
Launch Your Respiratory Career at the Highest Level of Practice
Ready for your next step as a Respiratory Therapist? At Baystate Health, experienced clinicians have the opportunity to work alongside some of the region’s top critical care teams at a leading academic medical center.
At Baystate Medical Center, you’ll practice in a high-acuity environment where respiratory therapists are valued clinical partners across the continuum of care — from Level III NICU and pediatric populations to complex adult critical care and trauma patients. This is an opportunity to expand your expertise, sharpen advanced clinical skills, and contribute meaningfully within a collaborative, patient-centered team.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your critical care experience, gain exposure to advanced therapies, or grow within an academic healthcare system, Baystate offers the resources and support to help you advance your career.
Why Experienced Respiratory Therapists Choose Baystate
Diverse, High-Acuity Clinical Practice
Provide care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations in one of the region’s premier academic medical centers.
Advanced Clinical Exposure
Work with sophisticated therapies and technologies, including:
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)
Collaborative, Team-Based Care
Partner closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams that value respiratory expertise and clinical judgment.
Professional Growth Opportunities
Expand your clinical capabilities through continuing education, advanced training opportunities, and exposure to complex patient populations in a teaching hospital environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Respiratory Therapist at Baystate, you’ll evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary conditions under physician direction while serving as a key member of the care team. Responsibilities include:
Managing airways and ventilators across varying levels of acuity
Performing diagnostic testing and interpreting results
Administering respiratory therapies and pulmonary care modalities
Participating in emergency response and critical care interventions
Educating patients and families on treatment plans and disease management
Supporting discharge planning and chronic disease management initiatives
Every shift offers opportunities to apply advanced clinical decision-making while making a direct impact on patient outcomes.
What You Bring
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program (Associate’s degree required)
Massachusetts Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) eligible or licensed
Current CPR certification (ACLS preferred)
Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient-centered care skills
Experience in acute care, critical care, NICU, PICU, or emergency response environments preferred
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
Continuing education support and reimbursement
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
Farm Share Memberships
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Life insurance
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
Take the Next Step
If you’re looking for an opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a supportive, high-acuity academic environment, we’d love to connect with you.
Apply today and begin your respiratory career at Baystate Medical Center.
All correspondence can be directed to:
Teresa Frisino
Baystate Health Recruiter
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 CareCompensation
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.
