Respiratory Therapist

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 $31.15 - $35.81 - $42.36 Respiratory Therapist 36-Hour Night Shift Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA Full-Time | 36 Hours per Week | Night Shift Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Elevate Your Career. Change Lives. Join Baystate Health. At Baystate Health, we dont just deliver care we transform lives. As a Respiratory Therapist at Baystate Medical Center, youll join a nationally recognized, mission-driven team providing advanced respiratory care to patients across the lifespan, from fragile neonates to critically ill adults. Whether youre 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 Youll 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 Youll Do Youll 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 Associates degree in Respiratory Care required Bachelors 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 Why Choose Baystate Health? Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for night shift Practice at a leading academic medical center Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support Generous paid time off and comprehensive benefits Wellness programs, employee discounts, and retirement plans Clear pathways for career advancement and professional growth Ready to Make a Difference? If youre 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 Degree (Required) Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Respiratory Care - American Association of Respiratory CareAmerican Association of Respiratory CareAmerican Association of Respiratory Care, Registered Respiratory Therapist - OtherOtherOther, Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts 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. About Baystate Health Baystate Health (BH) is one of New Englands leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Childrens Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield