Graduate (RCP) - Respiratory Therapy

Central Maine Medical Center•Lewiston, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) new graduate is an entry-level clinical role designed for new graduate respiratory therapists. Under the direction of a licensed physician and departmental leadership, the RCP new graduate provides basic respiratory care procedures and participates in the assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The role supports safe, high-quality, evidence-based care while the practitioner progresses toward full licensure and independent practice. This is a full-time, onsite position with Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine. The posting lists a pay range of $25.00 to $27.35 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Eligible to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing exams.
Hold a Temporary Respiratory Therapist License from the Maine Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current certification.
Obtain Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC within three months of hire.
Associate degree required.
Achieve the CRT or RRT credential through NBRC within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.

Responsibilities

Provide basic respiratory care procedures under the direction of a licensed physician and departmental leadership.
Participate in the assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
Support safe, high-quality, evidence-based care while progressing toward full licensure and independent practice.