Baystate Health

Per Diem Respiratory Therapist

Baystate Health  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

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!

Resume Required with Application

Department: BMC Respiratory Services

Schedule: Per Diem 2nd shift

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 (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts, Registered Respiratory Therapist - The 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

$39.93 - $45.90 - $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.

Baystate Health

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is the largest healthcare organization in western Massachusetts. The care we provide plays an essential role in health of the people in our communities. Our impact is felt from the patient bedside to the classroom to the workplace and beyond.

Our mission is to improve the health of the people in our communities every day, with quality and compassion. With a focus on quality, safety, value, and experience, Baystate is not only a keystone of our region – we are also a national leader in healthcare.

With a workforce of nearly 13,000 team members, Baystate Health is one of western Massachusetts’ strongest economic engines. With more than 980 beds on average across our five hospitals, we are working to make healthcare accessible to people in our region.

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and employees. It means we are more than just an organization–we are a community, where you belong.

You Belong At Baystate: BaystateHealthJobs.com

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Springfield, MA
Year Founded
1873
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