Respiratory Therapist RRT

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist (RCP II) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care while considering patients’ age- and population-specific needs. In the absence of a supervisor, the therapist may be assigned as Lead RCP and assume responsibility for the section or department during the shift. The position is based at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, and is scheduled for night shifts of 12 hours.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of 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 procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs.
• When assigned as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor, oversee the section or department during the shift.

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus of $15,000 is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.
• Competitive compensation estimated at $33.15 to $44.62 per hour.
• A customizable benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options.

What This Job Offers

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