Baystate Health·Palmer, Massachusetts
The Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with cardiopulmonary disorders under physician supervision. This role serves as the second therapist on duty, supporting emergency response and general hospital respiratory care needs.
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As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional respiratory care to adult and pediatric patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Working under the direction of a physician and as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will perform diagnostic evaluations, administer therapeutic treatments, and help develop individualized care plans to support the best possible patient outcomes.
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.
Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
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
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
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.
Candidates must possess an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program, hold a current Massachusetts Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred qualifications include the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and ACLS/PALS certifications.
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