Pediatric Respiratory Therapist PICU
Groton, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center

RRT PICU

Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Employment Type: Travel/Contract Location: Groton, Massachusetts Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15) Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week Weekend Requirement: EOW/EOH

Role Overview

• Strong pediatric experience is needed for this campus.
• Freestanding ER. Works independently as an RRT at this location.
• Floats between 4 campuses, with the primary shift expected at the primary campus at least 2 shifts per week.
• May float to one of 3 other campuses with advance notice.
• The distance between the primary campus and two of the other campuses is about 45 minutes, and the third campus is between them.
• Charts in an electronic medical record system.
• Accepts first-time travelers who have the required experience.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Massachusetts
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience
• Experience working with Adult patients
• Experience in a(n) Critical Care setting
• Experience with pediatric trachs
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association

Pre-Start Requirements

• Start dates are only accepted on the posted start time. Earlier start times will not be considered.
• All posted requirements are firm.
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, covering all counties lived or worked in, plus education verification of highest completed education, even if unrelated to the specialty.
• Massachusetts iCORI clearance attestation within 30 days prior to start.
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry search (required for all candidates in MA).
• Drug testing within 30 days of start, including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methaqualone, opiates, phencyclidine, methadone, propoxyphene, fentanyl, and oxycodone panels.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, with a physician statement of fitness to work without restrictions, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA.
• TB screening: 2 PPDs (1 within 90 days and 1 within a year), or a QuantiFERON or T-Spot within 90 days. A TB questionnaire is required regardless of results.
• Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, and tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap immunity documentation, either by titer, vaccine, or facility-specific declination. Declinations are not accepted for pediatric, maternity, or NICU assignments.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination, and COVID vaccination or declination, due by 12/15 each flu season.
• Employment application listing 7 years of employment, with explanations for gaps greater than 30 days.
• 2 professional references within 3 years of start.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 6 months of start, updated annually.
• Valid driver's license or state ID.