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Respiratory Therapist

Central Maine Medical Center•Lewiston, ME
•$33 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care Practitioner II) at Central Maine Medical Center performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a provider, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager. The role emphasizes assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the age- and population-specific needs of patients. The therapist may occasionally be assigned as Lead RCP and be responsible for the section or department during their shift. The position is based at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, and is full-time at 36 hours per week on the night shift. The role provides critical care for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases, broad clinical exposure, and interdisciplinary collaboration. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

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 maintained as current.
  • Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained as current.

Nice To Haves

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificate from the AHA.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate.
  • Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
  • Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
  • Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
  • When assigned as Lead RCP, take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

Benefits

  • $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
  • Competitive compensation and shift differentials.
  • Comprehensive benefits package with customizable options.

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