Night Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Northern Light Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for per diem night shifts. The role requires a graduate of an NRBC-approved Respiratory Therapy program with Maine state license or eligibility and current BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway care, patient assessment and therapy recommendations. The RRT will participate in Rapid Response, Code, Trauma and Sepsis teams and collaborate with a

Qualifications

• Graduate of NRBC approved Respiratory Therapy program; associate or bachelor degree preferred.
• Current Maine state license or license-eligibility required; NBRC credentials preferred.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills; able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Ventilator initiation and management.
• Insertion and care of artificial airways as needed.
• Assess patients, administer medications, and recommend therapy.
• Airway clearance and bronchoscopy support as appropriate.
• Participate in Rapid Response, Code, Trauma and Sepsis teams.

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Maine License Eligible / NBRC Credential

BLS Certification

Job description

Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for per diem night shifts. The role requires a graduate of an NRBC-approved Respiratory Therapy program with Maine state license or eligibility and current BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway care, patient assessment and therapy recommendations. The RRT will participate in Rapid Response, Code, Trauma and Sepsis teams and collaborate with a