Baystate Health

Respiratory Therapist - Palmer

Baystate Health  •  United States (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

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

$33.67 - $38.70 - $45.77

Respiratory Therapist

Second Respiratory Therapist on Duty

Location: Baystate Wing Hospital
Schedule: 32 hours/week, Flexible Shift

The Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic respiratory care under the supervision of a physician and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Care is provided to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

This position serves as the second Respiratory Therapist on duty, providing additional respiratory care coverage across the hospital and supporting emergency response and patient care needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform respiratory therapy treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway management, and mechanical ventilation

  • Conduct cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing such as blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing

  • Assess patients and adjust respiratory therapies based on clinical response and diagnostic results

  • Perform routine patient rounds, monitor equipment, and ensure proper infection control procedures

  • Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue events and provide respiratory support as needed

  • Collaborate with physicians and the care team to support patient care planning and disease management

  • Maintain respiratory therapy equipment and ensure proper operation and safety standards

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program

  • Current Massachusetts Respiratory Care Practitioner license

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

  • ACLS and PALS certifications

  • Prior acute care respiratory therapy experience

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

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.

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