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

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Setting: Busy NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Shift: 3 x 12 hour night shifts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Credentials:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
  • NICU experience required

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Professional license verification required prior to submission (no MA Conditional Licenses accepted)
  • BLS certification required (AHA preferred)
  • Other required certifications include:

    • Fit Test for N95 respirator (within 1 year, updated annually)
    • MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
    • Influenza vaccine during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30)
    • TB test documentation within 3 months of start date
    • Health statement signed by a healthcare provider within 1 year
  • Optional but preferred: Hepatitis B and Tdap vaccines

• Background Checks & Compliance:

  • Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start
  • Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start
  • National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start
  • Social Security Number trace for past 7 years addresses/employment/school
  • Education verification of highest degree achieved

• Documentation for Submission:

  • Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
  • Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above in relevant skillset)
  • Skills checklist
  • Candidate submission coversheet
  • MGB Badge photo (color photo taken within past 6 months, plain background, no glasses)

• Additional Onboarding Requirements:

  • Confirmation of assignment form upon acceptance and for any extensions
  • Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (if fit test required)

Summary

This is a long-term contract for a Registered Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience to work night shifts in a busy neonatal intensive care unit. The position requires comprehensive credentialing, immunizations, and background checks in compliance with Massachusetts healthcare regulations and hospital system policies.