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

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:15 - 06:45)
Unit: Adult Critical Care

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy care in an adult critical care setting during night shifts.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) only.
• Experience with Hamilton ventilators and EPIC charting documentation preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Onboarding and Credentialing Requirements

• Submit a recent (within 6 months) professional color photo (no selfies, plain background).
• Professional license and certification primary source verification required within 30 days of start date; conditional licenses not accepted.
• Fit testing for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date; no exemptions allowed.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is needed.
• Immunization documentation required:

  • MMR: Two doses each of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines or proof of immunity via blood test.
  • TB test: Negative TB skin test or blood test within 3 months of start date; updated if break >6 months.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity strongly preferred.
  • Tdap vaccine preferred within last 10 years.
• Health statement signed by a licensed provider within 365 days of start date; updated if break >6 months.
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start; includes county and international residence history for last 7 years.
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start.
• 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 level achieved.
• Social Security Number trace for last 7 years.
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher.
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission.
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Candidate submission coversheet required for initial assignment.
• Confirmation of assignment/POI form required upon acceptance and for extensions.

Additional Notes

• No onsite fit testing available; must be completed prior to start.
• Positive TB test requires negative chest X-ray documentation.
• Name change documentation required if legal name differs from credential documents.
• Some vaccine and health requirements may vary slightly by location but must meet overall standards.

This position is ideal for a Registered Respiratory Therapist with critical care experience seeking a night shift long-term assignment in adult critical care.