Graduate (RCP) - Respiratory Therapy

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

20h • 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. This role supports safe, high-quality, and evidence-based care while progressing toward full licensure and independent practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Eligible to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing exams.
• Holds a Temporary Respiratory Therapist License from the Maine Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners.
• 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 to be obtained three (3) months of hire.
• Associate degree required.
• Achievement of CRT or RRT credential through NBRC within three (3) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification to be obtained three (3) months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic respiratory care procedures.
• Participates in the assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Supports safe, high-quality, and evidence-based care.
• Progresses toward full licensure and independent practice.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
• Freedom to customize benefits to fit unique needs
• Abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options for individual growth and well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree