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# Respirator Fit Test Coordinator - Respiratory Protection Program

- **Company:** Mass General Brigham
- **Location:** Somerville, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $41,205.0 - $58,864.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88365619/1

## About the Role

* Required
 + H.S. Diploma or equivalent
 + Strong organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills
 + Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) proficiency

 * Preferred
 + 1-2 years fit testing experience preferred
 + 1-2 years of OSHA compliance and/or respirator fit testing experience

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.

## Description

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., 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.