Respiratory Therapist

Central Maine Medical Center • Lewiston, ME

24d • $33 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist (RCP II) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care while considering each patient's age- and population-specific needs.

Respiratory Therapists at Central Maine Medical Center care for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases and provide ventilator management, oxygen therapy, airway support, and emergency and ICU-level interventions. In the absence of a supervisor, the therapist may be assigned or identified as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

The position is part-time and scheduled for nights in 12-hour shifts at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine. The posting highlights critical-care work, broad clinical exposure, interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership opportunities, shift differentials, benefits, career growth support, and the lifestyle advantages of living in Maine.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current certification.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain current certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintain current certification, or obtain it within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, taking age- and population-specific needs into consideration.
• Provide ventilator management, oxygen therapy, airway support, and emergency and ICU-level interventions.
• When assigned in the absence of a supervisor, serve as Lead RCP and oversee the section or department during the shift.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and shift differentials.
• Comprehensive benefits package with options to customize coverage.
• Resources, programs, and voluntary options supporting individual growth and well-being.
• Career growth support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed