Certified Respiratory Therapist
Newton, MA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Certified Respiratory Therapist

Location

• Newton, Massachusetts

Employment Type

• Long-Term Assignment (LTA)

Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• Rotating shifts every other weekend and rotating holidays

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Massachusetts
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

Onboarding and Credential Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific self-study orientation and attestation prior to start
• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date (no exemptions allowed)
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (if fit test required)
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
• TB screening within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test), updated if break >6 months
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date, updated if break >6 months
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry checks, updated if break >6 months
• Verification of highest level of education achieved
• Social Security Number trace covering last 7 years
• Exclusion checks against OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists within 30 days of start and annually
• Submission of a detailed resume covering the past 7 years of work experience (including city and state)
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher in the relevant skillset
• Completion of a skills checklist within 1 year of submission
• Confirmation of assignment form required upon acceptance and for any extensions

Optional but Preferred

• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity
• Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years

Additional Notes

• No fit testing can be performed onsite; must be completed prior to start
• Positive TB test requires documentation of a negative chest x-ray after the positive test
• Name change documentation required if credentials do not match legal name
• All credential and background documentation must be current and updated as specified

This position is ideal for Certified Respiratory Therapists seeking a 13-week rotating shift assignment in Massachusetts with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.