Certified Respiratory Therapist
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Certified Respiratory Therapist - Massachusetts (Jamaica Plain)

Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), totaling 36 hours per week

Required Credentials and Compliance for Onboarding

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for onboarding. Preferred AHA certification; Red Cross accepted.
• Professional License Verification: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start. MA Conditional Licenses not accepted.

Personal Health Requirements

• N95 Fit Test: Required within 365 days of start and updated annually. Must be completed on the specific MGB form; no religious exemptions.
• MMR Vaccination or Immunity: Documentation of two measles, two mumps, and one rubella vaccine, or two MMR vaccines; or proof of immunity via blood test.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30). No exemptions allowed.
• TB Test: Documentation of TB skin test or negative blood test within 3 months of start; updated if break >6 months.
• Health Statement: Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start; updated if break >6 months.
• Respirator Medical Clearance (RMC) Attestation: Required if fit test is required; completed prior to fit testing.
• Hepatitis B: Strongly preferred but optional.
• Tdap Vaccine: Preferred, within last 10 years (optional).
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray: Required if TB test positive (optional).
• TB Symptom Survey: Optional if positive PPD.

Professional Requirements

• Criminal Background Check: Within 45 days prior to start; includes international searches if applicable.
• Massachusetts CORI Check: Within 30 days prior to start; includes criminal history from age 17.
• Social Security Number Trace: Must be run with criminal check, covering last 7 years.
• National Sex Offender Registry Check: Within 30 days prior to start; updated annually.
• Exclusion Checks: Includes OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists; updated annually.
• Education Verification: Verified through background check company; highest level of education must be confirmed.
• References: Two recent references required, at least one supervisor or above in the skillset.
• Resume: Must include past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Skills Checklist: Required for submission.
• Candidate Submission Coversheet: Required for submission.
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form: Required for all initial assignments and extensions.

This position requires compliance with all listed credentialing, health, and professional background checks prior to onboarding.