Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric & Neonatal

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Department:Respiratory Care

Location:Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type:Full-Time

Shift:Nights

Sign-On Bonus:Up to $5,000

Baystate Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate
Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric & Neonatal
to join the Respiratory Care team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. This role provides specialized respiratory care to
pediatric and neonatal patients
, working closely with physicians, nurses, and an interdisciplinary care team to evaluate, assess, and treat infants and children with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.

This position offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity respiratory care across critical care, emergency, inpatient, and post-acute settings while supporting patients and families throughout their care journey. The Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in delivering safe, evidence-based, family-centered care and supporting positive outcomes for some of our most vulnerable patients.

• Perform comprehensive respiratory and cardiopulmonary assessments, including physical examinations and interpretation of diagnostic findings, to identify patient needs and develop appropriate respiratory care plans.
• Perform and collect diagnostic information, including pulmonary function testing, sleep studies, blood gas analysis, and noninvasive and invasive diagnostic procedures.
• Provide and manage respiratory therapies, including medical gas, humidity, aerosol, airway clearance, and invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Provide specialized respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients, including artificial airway management and care and advanced respiratory support as clinically indicated.
• Monitor patient condition and respiratory equipment, titrate oxygen therapy, and modify treatment based on patient response, clinical assessment, and laboratory results.
• Provide respiratory support during emergency, acute, and critical care situations, including Rapid Response and Code Blue events, and participate in neonatal and pediatric patient transport as applicable.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to support hemodynamic management, disease management, discharge planning, patient education, and care coordination.
• Maintain equipment, infection prevention, safety, quality, and competency standards while supporting the education and development of new respiratory therapists and students as assigned.

Job Type:Full-Time

Shift:Nights

Hours:36 hours/week

Schedule:7:00 PM–7:30 AM

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training:Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth:Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities:Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Sign-On Bonuses:Sign-on bonuses are paid to…