Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric ECMO & Neuro Diagnostics
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Required Experience & Credentials

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics with Pediatric ECMO experience
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of recent ECMO experience in a pediatric hospital (highest required years of experience)
• Credentials:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required (Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) not accepted)
  • Pending Massachusetts state license is acceptable
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Certifications & Competencies Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or American Red Cross only, required for all clinical/allied positions except Central Sterile Tech
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for certain pediatric cardiovascular and intensive care units if assignment extends past 13 weeks
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for specific pediatric intensive care and emergency units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Preferred, required for NICU roles (must have PALS or NRP)
• Chemotherapy Certification: Required for Oncology roles
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM): Required for Labor & Delivery (AWHONN preferred)
• Professional Certification Verification: Must be verified within 30 days prior to start (e.g., NBRC for Respiratory Therapists)
• State License Verification: Must be verified through Massachusetts state website within 30 days prior to start
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for all Psych and Behavioral Health positions prior to start (online courses accepted)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Pediatric Pharmacology competency required for all RNs and LPNs (not required for APNs)
• Competency Exam: Required (not required for APNs)

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including aliases and multiple federal/state databases
  • International background checks if candidate has lived/worked outside the U.S. in the last 10 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
  • Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance must be run within 6 months of start date
  • Background checks must be started within 24 hours of booking and updated annually for direct candidates
• Employment Application: Must include 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation
• References: Two professional references from two separate employers within the last three places of employment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start, must state cleared to work with no restrictions
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap after age 11 acceptable, no declinations)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual requirement)
  • TB Questionnaire (within 30 days of start, required if past positive PPD)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B (must meet one of four documented requirements; declinations must be signed within 30 days of start)
  • Varicella (Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required)
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for APN)
• Seasonal Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine required annually (vaccines must be administered on or after 8/01; exemptions accepted for medical/religious reasons but declinations are not)
  • COVID-19 vaccine initial series or facility-specific medical/religious exemptions required; seasonal COVID vaccine preferred but not mandatory
• RespSafety Clearance: Required for all travelers regardless of fit test status; facility-specific fit testing done onsite

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Pending Massachusetts license is acceptable to start.
• Local candidates within 50 miles may have a different rate (not included here).
• Extensive documentation and onboarding requirements including background checks, immunizations, and health clearances must be completed timely.
• Onboarding packet will be sent approximately 2 weeks prior to start date.

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric Respiratory Therapists with ECMO expertise seeking a travel contract in a pediatric hospital setting in Boston, MA.