Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA
Part-Time | 24 Hours per Week | Night Shift
Up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
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.
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
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
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
Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for night shift
Practice at a leading academic medical center
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
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 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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