Per Diem Respiratory Therapist

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

Schedule:

Per Diem Nights

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

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care required
• Bachelor's 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

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.