Critical Care Registered Respiratory Therapist
Boston, Massachusetts
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3 x 12-hour night shifts
• Setting: Busy adult critical care/trauma hospital
• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT mandatory)
• Experience:

  • Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Experience with Hamilton ventilators and EPIC charting preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Professional Licensure:

  • Valid professional license with primary source verification (MA Conditional Licenses not accepted)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted; AHA preferred)
• Health Requirements:

  • N95 Fit Test within 365 days of start date, updated annually (no onsite testing)
  • MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
  • Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30)
  • TB test (skin or blood test) within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break
  • Physician health statement within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Additional Vaccines (Preferred):

  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity proof (optional)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred)

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• Social Security Number trace for past 7 years
• 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, updated annually
• Education verification of highest degree achieved

Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above) in the relevant skillset
• Skills checklist
• Candidate submission coversheet

Notes

• No religious exemptions for N95 fit testing or influenza vaccine
• Fit test and respirator medical clearance attestation required
• All documentation must be current and updated as specified to maintain compliance

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists seeking a critical care role in a high-acuity hospital setting with night shifts.