NICU Respiratory Therapist
Boston, Massachusetts
Brigham and Women's Hospital

NICU Respiratory Therapist

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour night shifts)
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Unit: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy care in the NICU during night shifts.
• Must hold Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent respiratory therapist experience.

Onboarding and Credentialing Requirements

• Submit a recent (within 6 months) professional color photo (no selfies, plain background).
• Professional license and certification primary source verification within 30 days of start date; MA Conditional Licenses not accepted.
• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date, updated annually; no exemptions allowed.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required as part of fit test documentation.
• Immunization and health documentation including:

  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or proof of immunity.
  • TB test (skin or blood test) within 3 months of start date, 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.
• Social Security Number trace and exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, Medicaid) within 30 days of start and annually.
• Education verification of highest degree achieved.
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher.
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission.
• Candidate submission coversheet and confirmation of assignment form required.

Preferred but Optional

• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity.
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years.
• Documentation of chest x-ray if positive TB test.
• Name change documentation if applicable.

Additional Notes

• All work experience and education must include city and state for submission.
• Background checks include international residence or travel exceeding 30 consecutive days within the last 7 years.
• Fit testing cannot be performed onsite; must be completed prior to start.
• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for fit testing.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists seeking a 13-week night shift assignment in a NICU setting.