Certified Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for the Pulmonary department. This full-time, day-shift role involves performing respiratory therapies and diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician, with careful assessment and documentation of patient care.

Under medical direction, you may serve as Lead RCP during your shift and contribute to age-specific care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration across our acute-care hospital.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire and current.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire and current.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Assess, plan, implement and document care with age-specific considerations.
• Lead RCP on shift if supervisor is unavailable and oversee section during shift.

Skills

RCP license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Acute care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate orBachelor of Science degree preferred

PALS certification preferred

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification preferred

Job description

Overview

Department: Pulmonary

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston, Maine, 04240

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250‑bed, not‑for‑profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service. CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25‑bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities. As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not‑for‑profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• 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 upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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