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Springfield, Massachusetts

Respiratory Therapist RRT / CRT

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31.77-$43.21/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Perform a variety of Equipment Management Program Services including: preventative maintenance (PM) & corrective maintenance, incoming inspection & installation, warranty coverage, vendor provided maintenance, operator training, pre-purchase evaluation & capital planning, and disposition. Maintain accurate inventory and documentation of all service events performed on medical equipment.

Job Responsibilities

1) Perform incoming inspection, installation, calibration, preventative maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance, and disposition of medical equipment.

2) Provide technical support in equipment pre-purchase evaluation and equipment capital budget planning.

3) Work with customers and management to ensure appropriate technology utilization. Provide technical support and in-service education programs on use of equipment.

4) Work with outside vendors as needed to secure repairs and parts. Monitor completion of activities performed by outside vendors.

5) Prepare purchase requests for services and supplies. Work with Supervisor to ensure accuracy of invoices and Statement of Expense.

  • 6) Maintain accurate listing of inventory.
  • 7) Document all service events performed on medical equipment in the CMMS according to the CE policy.
  • 8) Attend meetings, conferences, seminars and classes as requested.
  • 9) Provide after hours on-call support.

10) Observe all health and safety requirements, maintain standards of practice consistent throughout BH, and ensure that the records are in compliance with safety codes set out by regulatory agencies such as the Joint Commission, Department of Public Health (DPH), HIPAA, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and National Electrical Code (NEC).

  • 11) Monitor workload and schedule activities to maximize productivity.
  • 12) Exercise tact and discretion in patient care areas.
  • 13) Provide technical related reports as needed.
  • 14) As workload necessitates, perform other CE functions

Required Work Experience

1) 2 years full-time experience as a Clinical Engineer or Biomedical Technician

Preferred Work Experience

1) None Listed

Skills and Competencies

1) Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Organizational skills; Ability to make sound judgments

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
  • $31.77 - $36.53 - $43.21

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.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect, install, calibrate, maintain, and disposition medical equipment, while keeping accurate inventory and service records in the CMMS. Support equipment purchasing and capital planning, train users, coordinate vendor repairs, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Requires at least two years of full-time experience as a Clinical Engineer or Biomedical Technician. Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and the ability to make sound judgments.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Preventive MaintenanceEquipment InspectionEquipment InstallationEquipment CalibrationMedical Equipment Inventory ManagementEquipment EvaluationVendor CoordinationWritten Communication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$66k–$90kRespiratory Therapy median $99k (middle half $93k–$104k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$74k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Massachusetts83 active4,024 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,275 in the last 30 days756 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend−2.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 12 employers
7
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
5
$95k-105k
5
$105k-115k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
79%
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
21%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist, 36hr Nights

$30.53-$54.96/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist RRT - Full Time - Nights

$33.16-$51.4/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,013 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k
Typical market rent
$1,822/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.