Entry-Level Respiratory Therapy Assistant — Training & Growth

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant role at MaineHealth's Maine Medical Center supports respiratory therapists in daily care tasks. This entry-level position offers full training with no prior experience required and includes ECG training and BLS certification opportunities.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sterilizing and preparing equipment, stocking supplies, labeling samples, and ensuring rooms are ready while following infection control and safety protocols on day shifts.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current BLS Certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and prepare respiratory therapy equipment for use
• Set up and clean bronchoscopes and procedure tools
• Handle and label patient samples
• Stock supplies and ensure procedure rooms are ready
• Help build and restock respiratory therapy carts
• Transport equipment and support respiratory therapists with basic tasks
• Follow all infection control and safety protocols

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Healthcare environment familiarity

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant role at MaineHealth's Maine Medical Center supports respiratory therapists in daily care tasks. This entry-level position offers full training with no prior experience required and includes ECG training and BLS certification opportunities.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sterilizing and preparing equipment, stocking supplies, labeling samples, and ensuring rooms are ready while following infection control and safety protocols on day shifts.