Per Diem Respiratory Therapist

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

Location:

Baystate Medical Center – Springfield, MA

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

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care required;
Associates of Science:
Respiratory Therapy (Required)

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;
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association;
Certified Respiratory Therapist – The National Board for Respiratory Care;
Registered Respiratory Therapist – State of Massachusetts

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.

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 – $42.69 – $54.29

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer