Respiratory Therapist (RT)

MaineHealth; Norway; On-site; NOK 485,000 - 655,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide independent, high-quality respiratory care across varied clinical settings and patient populations. You will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, and manage complex needs within established standards and protocols.

The role requires an ARC-approved education, a state license in Respiratory Care, and RRT certification, with at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current state license in Respiratory Care and RRT certification.
• Minimum of one year of Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop and adjust respiratory care plans.
• Provide high-quality respiratory care across diverse clinical settings and patient populations.
• Apply clinical knowledge independently within established standards and protocols.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Assessment skills

Care plan development

Education

RRT certification

State Respiratory Care license

Job description

Summary

The Respiratory Therapist IIroleprovides independent,high qualityrespiratorycareacross a variety of clinicalsettings andpatient populations.Independentlyapplies clinicalknowledgein most practice settings and candemonstrateclinical reasoning and decision-making.Able to assesspatients,developandadjustrespiratory care plans, and managecomplexpatientneedswithinestablished standards and protocols.

Description

Stephens Hospital

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 89434

Per Diem

Night Shift

Summary

The Respiratory Therapist IIroleprovides independent,high qualityrespiratorycareacross a variety of clinicalsettings andpatient populations.Independentlyapplies clinicalknowledgein most practice settings and candemonstrateclinical reasoning and decision-making.Able to assesspatients,developandadjustrespiratory care plans, and managecomplexpatientneedswithinestablished standards and protocols.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Education:Graduateof aCo-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapyrequired.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Carerequired. RRT certificationrequired. Must have RRT certification to advance toa LevelII. Current BLS Certificationrequiredwithin30 daysof startdate.Current ACLS,PALS and NRPcertificationsasrequiredby facility,or mustobtain within one year of start date
• Experience:Minimum of one year of Respiratory Therapy experiencerequired.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required:N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $37.09 to $50.17 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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