Respiratory Therapist

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Respiratory Therapist

Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA
Full-Time | Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Experience Level: All levels welcome

Breathe New Life Into Your Career

Join Baystate Health.

At Baystate Health, respiratory therapists play a vital role in transforming patient lives. As part of our expert clinical team at Baystate Medical Center, you’ll deliver high-quality respiratory care to patients across the lifespan—from newborns to adults—within a leading academic medical center known for innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your growth is supported.

Your Impact

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will work under physician direction to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary and respiratory disorders. You’ll apply advanced clinical knowledge in adult, pediatric, and neonatal settings while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary care team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Diagnostic Evaluation

• Perform pulmonary function testing, sleep studies, and other diagnostic procedures

• Collect and analyze arterial blood gases and relevant laboratory data

Therapeutic Care

• Administer medical gas, aerosol, and humidity therapies

• Manage artificial airways and perform airway clearance techniques

• Deliver invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation

• Provide care for vascular catheters and assist with Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)

Patient Assessment and Monitoring

• Conduct comprehensive physical assessments and interpret diagnostic results

• Recommend and adjust therapies based on patient response

• Perform routine rounds and document clinical progress

Disease and Case Management

• Support the treatment of acute and chronic respiratory conditions

• Contribute to discharge planning and provide patient and family education

Emergency and Critical Care

• Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue events

• Provide respiratory support during land and air transports

Equipment and Safety

• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and sterilization of respiratory equipment

• Adhere to all infection control, safety, and regulatory standards

What You Bring

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program with an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

• All levels of experience welcome, from new graduates to experienced professionals

• Massachusetts Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required

• Current CPR certification required; ACLS preferred

• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care

Why Choose Baystate Health?

• A supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is respected

• Access to cutting-edge technology and advanced respiratory therapies

• Professional development, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• A mission-driven organization committed to equity, respect, and excellence

Make Your Next Career Move Count

If you’re passionate about respiratory care and want to make a meaningful impact every day, you belong at Baystate Health.

Apply today and help elevate respiratory care at Baystate Medical Center.

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