CRT or RRT (Respiratory Therapy #)

Respiratory Therapist Pediatric & Neonatal
Baystate Medical Center Springfield, MA Schedule: 36 hours/week, Day Shift (7:00 a.m. Baystate Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care for our Pediatric and Neonatal patient population at Baystate Medical Center. Working under the general supervision of a physician and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team, the Respiratory Therapist evaluates, assesses, and treats infants and children with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disorders.
This role is responsible for performing comprehensive cardiopulmonary assessments, diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, and respiratory care procedures using evidence-based practices. The Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality care across critical care, emergency, inpatient, and post-acute settings while supporting patients and families throughout their care journey.
Pulmonary function testing
Blood gas analysis and interpretation
Other cardiopulmonary laboratory testing as appropriate
Therapeutic Respiratory Care
Medical gas therapy
Humidity therapy
Aerosol therapy
Airway clearance therapies
Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
Performs comprehensive respiratory assessments, including physical examination and interpretation of diagnostic findings.
Develops and modifies respiratory care plans based on patient condition, clinical response, and laboratory results.
Monitors patient status and respiratory equipment, making adjustments as clinically indicated.
Titrates oxygen therapy according to physician orders, protocols, and patient response.
Collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to recommend changes in therapy.
Discontinues therapies as ordered and ensures proper removal, cleaning, and disinfection of equipment in accordance with infection prevention standards.
Provides respiratory care for patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
Collaborates with the healthcare team in the assessment and support of patient hemodynamics.

Discharge Planning
~ Participates in discharge planning, patient education, and care coordination to promote safe transitions of care.

Emergency & Critical Care
Provides respiratory support in emergency, acute, critical care, and post-acute settings, including:
Patient and environmental assessment
Emergency therapeutic interventions
Neonatal and pediatric patient transport (ground and air, as applicable)
Safety & Equipment Management
Responds to Rapid Response and Code Blue events, providing advanced respiratory support.
Adheres to all departmental policies, quality standards, infection prevention practices, and safety protocols.
Assists with the maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, and repair coordination of respiratory care equipment and supplies.
Reports equipment malfunctions promptly to leadership.
Serves as a preceptor for newly hired respiratory therapists, respiratory therapy students, and nursing students as assigned.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required for positions supporting neonatal and obstetric services.
Meets and maintains all competency and professional development requirements established by Baystate Health.

Minimum of one (1) year of clinical Respiratory Therapy experience, with experience caring for pediatric and/or neonatal patients preferred.

Experience caring for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring advanced respiratory support.
Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
Basic Life Support American Heart Association, Registered Respiratory Therapist State of Massachusetts, Registered Respiratory Therapist The National Board for Respiratory Care
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
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.
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