Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a Level 1 trauma center with high acuity patients.
• Cross-campus coverage required, including multiple hospital locations with some shifts from 6 AM to 6 PM.
• Schedule: Every Other Week / Every Other Holiday (EOW/EOH).

Required Qualifications

• License: Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license in hand required.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics, including previous critical care experience.
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Additional Requirements

• Valid state-issued ID required.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and state-specific clearances.
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, including physician statement of fitness to work without restrictions.
• Immunizations or valid declinations required for:

  • COVID-19 (most recent vaccine or declination)
  • Flu seasonal vaccination or declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
• Drug testing within 30 days of start.
• References: 2 references within 3 years of start.
• Employment application covering 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually as applicable.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be prepared for high acuity and trauma patient care environments.
• Compliance with all background, health, and certification requirements is mandatory before start date.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists seeking a travel contract role in a high-acuity trauma center setting in Massachusetts.