**Respiratory Therapist – Baystate Pulmonary Rehab** **Location:** Baystate Health – Springfield, MA **Job Summary** Baystate Pulmonary Rehab is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. Under general physician supervision, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders across adult and pediatric populations. You will perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary evaluations and administer therapeutic treatments to improve patient respiratory health and quality of life. **Key Responsibilities** + **Diagnostic Testing & Precepting:** Independently perform and teach pulmonary function testing and interventional diagnostics. + **Therapeutic Care:** Apply medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, artificial airway management, and airway clearance techniques. + **Patient Assessment:** Conduct physical exams and interpret diagnostic data to assess respiratory status and therapy effectiveness. + **Therapy Management:** Monitor patient response, adjust therapies accordingly, perform oxygen rounds, and communicate recommendations to physicians. Ensure proper equipment use and infection control. + **Disease Management:** Manage acute and chronic pulmonary diseases with a collaborative, patient-centered approach. + **Emergency and Critical Care Support:** Provide assessment and intervention during emergencies and transport, including patient and environmental evaluation. + **Safety & Equipment Maintenance:** Adhere to safety protocols, maintain equipment, coordinate repairs, and document maintenance activities. + **Education & Precepting:** Educate patients on inhaler technique, medication usage, and adherence. Precept respiratory therapy and nursing students. + **Professional Development:** Maintain clinical ladder requirements and work toward specialty certifications. Participate in specialty projects or hospital committees. **Qualifications** + Minimum of **3 years clinical experience** as a Respiratory Therapist + Strong knowledge of pulmonary disease states + Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred + Demonstrated ability to educate patients and colleagues effectively + Commitment to quality patient care and continuous professional development **Why Join Baystate Pulmonary Rehab?** At Baystate, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to providing comprehensive respiratory care in a supportive, collaborative environment. We emphasize ongoing learning and offer opportunities for career growth, specialty training, and leadership development. **Apply today to join Baystate Health, where your expertise helps transform lives!** **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, Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts, Registered 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.