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 Days
Location: Baystate Medical Center – Springfield, MA
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.
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
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.
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
Education
Experience
Licensure and Certifications
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred
Current CPR certification required
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.
