Respiratory Therapist RRT - Part-time - Respiratory Therapy

Prime Healthcare•Lewiston, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. The Respiratory Therapist Role at CMMC involves high-impact, life-saving work where RTs provide critical care for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases, directly impacting patient outcomes. Responsibilities include ventilator management, oxygen therapy and airway support, and emergency and ICU-level interventions. This role is on the front lines of care, especially in critical and emergent situations where interventions are life-saving.

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.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is 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 physician.
Assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.
In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
Ventilator management
Oxygen therapy and airway support
Emergency and ICU-level interventions