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Per Diem Respiratory Therapist

Baystate Health


Job Location:

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 39 - 54
Posted: 15 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Baystate Health a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC)and the regions only level 1 trauma center is looking for a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist to join our team!

Resume Required with Application

Department: BMC Respiratory Services

Schedule: Per Diem 2nd shift

Location: Baystate Medical Center - Springfield MA

Elevate Your Career. Change Lives.

Join Baystate Health.

At Baystate Health we dont just deliver care we transform lives. As a Respiratory Therapist at Baystate Medical Center youll join a nationally recognized mission-driven team providing advanced respiratory care to patients across the lifespan from fragile neonates to critically ill adults.

Whether youre 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.

Why Youll Love This Role
  • 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

What Youll Do

Youll 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

What You Bring

Education

  • Associates degree in Respiratory Care required

  • Bachelors degree preferred

Experience

  • Open to all experience levels

  • One or more years of clinical experience preferred

Licensure and Certifications

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred

  • Current CPR certification required

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre 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)

Certifications:

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

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 candidates 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

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.


Required Experience:

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Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, academic healthcare system offering comprehensive medical services, health information, and community support.

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