Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II)

Prime Healthcare•Bridgton, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC), Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital. CMH is also home to the Maine College of Health Professions. The Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. The RCP II may on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Requirements

Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certificate preferred.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate preferred.
Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
Assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care, considering age and population-specific needs.
May be assigned as Lead RCP, responsible for the section or department during their shift.