Respiratory Therapist

Baystate Health

18 days ago

Palmer, Massachusetts$71K - $122KFull TimeRespiratory Therapist

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Accepting this costs you $167k over 3 years

This employer has 33 open roles — high hiring urgency

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Baystate Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift in Palmer, Massachusetts.

Key Responsibilities

house). Alert supervisor to malfunction of equipment. Document maintenance/repair. THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE! Excellent Compensation High

quality, low

American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Respiratory Therapist

Requirements

exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum

Maximum $34.34

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $71K - $122K

25 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Baystate Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift.

Key Skills

Pulmonary function testingMechanical ventilationAirway managementBlood gas analysisAerosol therapyPatient assessmentDiagnostic cardiopulmonary evaluationEmergency careCritical careInfection controlVascular catheter managementSleep studiesMedical gas therapyHumidity therapyDischarge planningCase management

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Baystate Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Baystate Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $34k to $58k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Palmer, Massachusetts.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pulmonary function testing, Mechanical ventilation, Airway management, Blood gas analysis, Aerosol therapy, Patient assessment, Diagnostic cardiopulmonary evaluation, Emergency care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating cardiopulmonary disorders across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations. They perform diagnostic tests, manage mechanical ventilation, and provide therapeutic interventions in both acute and emergency settings.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Generous PTO – up to 25 days in first year, Continuing education support and reimbursement, 403b retirement company match, Wellbeing programs, Onsite parking. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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