Fit Tester

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Respirator Fit Tester to perform qualitative and quantitative fit tests, ensure proper respirator seals, and train staff on correct usage. The role emphasizes OSHA compliance, safety culture, and meticulous documentation.

The position is full-time with a hybrid work model at 399 Revolution Drive, Boston MA, and involves local travel. Strong organizational skills and the ability to interpret regulatory requirements are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of OSHA respiratory protection standards and fit testing procedures.
• Attention to accurate documentation and record-keeping for compliance.
• Ability to calibrate testing equipment and document results meticulously.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative fit tests per OSHA guidelines.
• Instruct workers on proper respirator use, care, and maintenance.
• Keep accurate records of all test results and required documentation.

Skills

OSHA standards

Fit testing

Documentation

Calibration

Communication

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Respirator Fit Tester is part of the Respiratory Protection Program and is responsible for performing tests to ensure tight-fitting respirators create a proper seal on a user’s face, using either qualitative (pass/fail taste or smell) or quantitative (instrument-based leakage measurement) methods to confirm effective protection against airborne hazards. This role is responsible for knowledge of safety regulations like OSHA standards, strong organizational skills for record-keeping, and the ability to train workers on proper respirator use and maintenance.

Primary Responsibilities:

-Perform both qualitative and quantitative fit tests according to OSHA guidelines to evaluate the seal of tight-fitting respirators on users’ faces.
-Instruct workers on how to correctly wear, use, maintain, and store their respirators.
-Keep accurate records of all fit test results and other required documentation for compliance purposes.
-Make sure workers are assigned the correct respirator make, model, style, and size, and help them select a different respirator if the previous one fails the test.
-Promote a culture of safety and health by ensuring workers understand the importance of proper respirator fit for their well-being.
-Help ensure the organization meets regulatory requirements for respirator use and safety standards, such as those from OSHA.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Required

• Preferred

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A solid understanding of OSHA respiratory protection standards, fit testing procedures, and different types of respirators preferred.
• The ability to manage schedules, equipment, and comprehensive documentation and record-keeping.
• Good communication and customer service skills to interact effectively with staff and provide clear instructions.
• Diligence in executing fit tests accurately, calibrating equipment, and documenting all results meticulously.
• May be required to be physically capable of performing the tasks associated with fit testing and assisting workers, which includes carrying equipment up to approximately 25 pounds.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Schedule and Work Model

• Full-time, Monday through Friday

• 8 hours per day but must be available to work flexible hours as needed (as early as 6am or as late as 4:30pm).

• Primarily local travel, but occasional travel as far north as Dover, NH and as far south as Cape Cod and the Islands. Reimbursed for travel (mileage, tolls, ferry, parking).

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.81 - $28.30/Hourly

Grade

3

EEO Statement:

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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