Baystate Health·Springfield, Massachusetts
Deliver essential cardiopulmonary care and respiratory therapies to patients across all age groups under physician direction. Responsibilities include managing mechanical ventilation, performing diagnostic procedures, and responding to emergency Code Blue and Rapid Response calls.
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), and the region's only level 1 trauma center is looking for a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist to join our team!
Department: BMC Respiratory Services
Schedule: Per Diem 2nd shift
Baystate Medical Center - Springfield, MA
Elevate your career. Change lives.
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.
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.
Ready to make a difference?
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 (Required)
Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts, Registered Respiratory Therapist - The 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
$39.93 - $45.90 - $54.29
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.
Requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care and CRT certification, with RRT and a Bachelor's degree preferred. Current CPR certification is mandatory, and the role is open to all experience levels.
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