Respiratory Therapists

Respiratory Therapists**

**New graduates welcomed to apply!!**

**Baystate Health in Springfield MA is currently recruiting for licensed Respiratory Therapists for our inpatient services.**

**We are seeking candidates for full time, night positions (7p-7:30a), which will include a $5000 sign on bonus***

Respiratory Therapist responsibilities always encompass evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders that affect breathing. Clinical areas including Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal population, at fast-paced Level I trauma center. They perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary evaluations and respiratory therapy treatments designed to treat patients with deficiencies and dysfunctions of the cardiopulmonary system. Cardiopulmonary evaluation involves acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data that is obtained from diagnostic tests and specimens.

Respiratory Therapists play a critical role in the patients care plan. Their responsibilities may include:

Airway Management in Adult, Pedi and NICU population

Ventilator Management in Adult, Pedi and NICU population

Part of Neonatal Transport Team

Work closely with patients during Trauma, Rapid Response Call or Code Blue situations

Qualifications:

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

Certified Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts Required

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Preferred

CPR-American Heart Associate; Basic Life Support

Salary and grade level are determined by experience. We offer career growth with Clinical Ladder Advancement with this position, with the opportunity to develop preceptor and leadership skills. We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees.

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career and grow in your profession you deserve apply today YOU belong at Baystate!

_*Bonus subject to change; applicable to external hires and returning employees who have been gone for 1 year or longer_

**You Belong At Baystate**

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

**Education:**

Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

**Certifications:**

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

**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.