ICU/Trauma Registered Respiratory Therapist
Boston, MA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Work environment: Busy acute care hospital, primarily ICU and trauma care
• Required Credentials: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and Massachusetts license
• Preferred Experience: Hamilton ventilator management and EPIC documentation system

Required Credentials & Documentation

Licenses & Certifications

• RRT Credential and Massachusetts License (Primary source verification required; MA Conditional Licenses not accepted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA preferred)
• Professional Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city & state
• 2 Recent References (minimum 1 supervisor or above in relevant skillset)
• Skills Checklist specific to the role
• Candidate Submission Coversheet

Health & Immunization Requirements

• N95 Fit Test (within 365 days of start date, updated annually; must be completed prior to start)
• MMR Vaccination or Proof of Immunity (2 measles, 2 mumps, 1 rubella or 2 MMR vaccines)
• Influenza Vaccine (required during flu season, Sept 15 - April 30; no exemptions)
• TB Test (skin test or blood test within 3 months of start date; updated if >6 month break)
• Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date; updated if >6 month break
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (part of fit test documentation)
• Hepatitis B Vaccine or Immunity (strongly preferred)
• Tdap Vaccine (preferred, within 10 years)
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray (if applicable)

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal Background Check (within 45 days prior to start; includes international searches if applicable)
• Massachusetts CORI Check (within 30 days prior to start)
• Social Security Number Trace (past 7 years addresses/aliases)
• National Sex Offender Registry Check (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Exclusion Checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid; within 30 days prior to start and annually)
• Education Verification (highest level of education verified through background check)

Additional Requirements

• Photo ID Badge (color photo taken within past 6 months, plain background, no glasses, no filters)
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form (required for all initial assignments and extensions)

Summary

This position is ideal for a Registered Respiratory Therapist with current Massachusetts licensure and RRT credential, experienced in ICU and trauma care settings. Candidates must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation including health screenings, immunizations, professional credentials, and background checks. The role involves day shifts in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment with preferred familiarity in Hamilton ventilators and EPIC documentation.