Respiratory Therapist
Second Respiratory Therapist on Duty
Location: Baystate Wing Hospital
Schedule: 32 hours/week, Flexible Shift
Summary
The Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic respiratory care under the supervision of a physician and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Care is provided to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
This position serves as the second Respiratory Therapist on duty , providing additional respiratory care coverage across the hospital and supporting emergency response and patient care needs.
Key Responsibilities
+ Perform respiratory therapy treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway management, and mechanical ventilation
+ Conduct cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing such as blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing
+ Assess patients and adjust respiratory therapies based on clinical response and diagnostic results
+ Perform routine patient rounds, monitor equipment, and ensure proper infection control procedures
+ Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue events and provide respiratory support as needed
+ Collaborate with physicians and the care team to support patient care planning and disease management
+ Maintain respiratory therapy equipment and ensure proper operation and safety standards
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
+ Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
+ Current Massachusetts Respiratory Care Practitioner license
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred
+ Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
+ ACLS and PALS certifications
+ Prior acute care respiratory therapy experience
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.