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Respiratory Therapist

Baystate Health·Westfield, Massachusetts

$34 - $59/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 20 days ago
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About the role

Provide expert respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients through diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic treatments. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage acute and chronic respiratory diseases and respond to emergency events.

Respiratory therapist

Location

  • Baystate Noble Hospital –
  • Westfield,
  • MA
  • Department:
  • Respiratory
  • Therapy
  • Schedule: Full-Time | 7:00 AM – 7:30
  • PM
  • Shift: Days

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Please include a resume with your application.

Join a team that makes a difference

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the team at Baystate Noble Hospital. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while working alongside skilled, compassionate professionals, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll work under the direction of a physician to provide expert respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. You'll perform diagnostic evaluations, administer therapeutic treatments, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to deliver exceptional patient care across a variety of clinical settings.

What you'll do

As a Respiratory Therapist, your responsibilities include

  • Perform comprehensive cardiopulmonary assessments and diagnostic testing
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders
  • Perform pulmonary function testing, blood gas analysis, sleep studies, and other invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures
  • Administer respiratory therapies, including:
  • Medical gas therapy
  • Aerosol and humidity therapy
  • Airway clearance techniques
  • Artificial airway management
  • Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
  • Vascular catheter insertion, management, and care
  • Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)
  • Assess patient response to therapy and modify treatment plans based on clinical assessment and established protocols
  • Conduct regular patient rounds and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes
  • Participate in the management of acute and chronic respiratory diseases
  • Support hemodynamic monitoring and critical care interventions
  • Assist with discharge planning and patient education
  • Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue events while providing advanced respiratory support
  • Maintain respiratory therapy equipment and ensure compliance with quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards
  • Precept new Respiratory Therapists and Resident Nurse students as assigned
  • Maintain required certifications, including additional American Heart Association certifications based on the assigned facility. Respiratory Therapists working in facilities with Obstetrics services must obtain and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
  • Meet and maintain the clinical ladder requirements for a Level II Respiratory Therapist

Qualifications

Required

  • Minimum of one year of clinical Respiratory Therapy experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Why baystate health?

We're committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive at work and at home.

Our benefits include

  • Competitive compensation
  • Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
  • High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off—up to 25 days in your first year, with increases based on years of service
  • Continuing education support and tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement savings with a 403(b) company match and annual employer contributions
  • First-Time Home Buyer financial assistance programs
  • Farm Share memberships
  • Complimentary financial coaching from a certified professional
  • Comprehensive wellbeing programs supporting physical, mental, and financial health
  • Reimbursement for wellness activities, including gym memberships, fitness equipment, personal training, massage therapy, and more
  • Pet, home, auto, and personal insurance options
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Free onsite parking

If you're passionate about providing exceptional respiratory care and are ready to advance your career with one of the region's leading healthcare organizations, we encourage you to apply today.

Education

Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Certifications

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts, Registered 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 - $44.96 - $58.56

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.

Requirements

Requires an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy and at least one year of clinical experience. Must hold BLS certification and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts and via the NBRC.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Education
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Rapid Response
  • Airway Management
  • Blood Gas Analysis
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Cardiopulmonary Assessment
  • Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Medical Gas Therapy
  • Extracorporeal Life Support
  • Critical Care Interventions
  • Code Blue Support

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$34 - $59/hr
Location
Westfield, Massachusetts
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Baystate Health

Baystate Health is hiring in Westfield, Massachusetts. It operates in hospitals and health care. Organization type: Nonprofit. Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees. This opening is listed as full_time.

Salary listed on 226 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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