Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist – 24-Hour Night Shift

Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA
Part-Time | 24 Hours per Week | Night Shift

Up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Elevate Your Career. Change Lives.

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.

Why You’ll 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 You’ll Do

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

What You Bring

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

Why Choose Baystate Health?

• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for night shift

• Practice at a leading academic medical center

• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

• Continuing education support and reimbursement

• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

• Farm Share Memberships

• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

• Free money coach advice from a certified professional

• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

• Life insurance

• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

Education:

Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory CareThe 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 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 - $39.47 - $46.69

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.