Baystate Medical Center | Springfield
Full-Time | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
New Grads Encouraged to Apply - Sign on bonus eligible
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!
Work in adult, pediatric, and neonatal settings in a major academic medical center.
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and experienced respiratory therapists who are ready to mentor and support you.
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)
Your voice matters here. We value fresh perspectives and encourage new therapists to grow into confident clinicians.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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