Graduate (RCP) - Respiratory Therapy
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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
