Respiratory Therapist
Springfield, Massachusetts
Mercy Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Work Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, every other week (EOW)

Required Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred; will consider Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with acute care experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Current Respiratory Therapist license for Massachusetts
• Must have completed specialty exam within the last year
• Fit test required
• Physical/Health statement confirming fitness to work, dated within the last year
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no THC)
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption/declination
  • MMR vaccination or immunity proof
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series (titers not accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine or approved exemption/declination
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) test
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity proof
  • Tdap vaccine (declination accepted if no pediatric interaction)

Experience

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; acute care experience preferred for CRT candidates
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Additional Requirements

• Must complete and submit various professional and personal health documentation prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • License/certification verification dated within 30 days of start
  • Trinity Health Code of Conduct and Confidentiality agreements
  • Criminal background check and other professional screenings within 30 days of start
  • Skills checklist and specialty-specific competency testing
  • Trinity system access and integrity forms
  • Education verification
  • Various federal and state compliance checks (e.g., EPLS, OIG, NSO, OFAC)
  • Signed forms related to Trinity Health policies and procedures

Summary

This is a 12-week long-term assignment for a Respiratory Therapist in Springfield, MA, requiring a minimum of BLS and ACLS certifications, with a preference for RRT credentials or CRT with acute care experience. The position involves night shifts with a 36-hour workweek. Extensive documentation, immunizations, and compliance requirements must be met prior to starting.