Night Shift Respiratory Therapist – Acute Care

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Hospital System is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to perform respiratory and pulmonary diagnostics under physician orders at Rumford Hospital. The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation with potential Lead duties during night shifts.

Requires RCP license, BLS/ACLS on hire, and preferred PALS/NRP; HS diploma required with 2 years acute care experience preferred. Night shifts with competitive compensation are included.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Lead the section during shifts when assigned as Lead RCP and ensure care documentation.

Education

RCP License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification (preferred)

NRP Certification (preferred)

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor in Respiratory Care (preferred)

2 years acute care experience (preferred)

Job description

Central Maine Hospital System is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to perform respiratory and pulmonary diagnostics under physician orders at Rumford Hospital. The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation with potential Lead duties during night shifts.

Requires RCP license, BLS/ACLS on hire, and preferred PALS/NRP; HS diploma required with 2 years acute care experience preferred. Night shifts with competitive compensation are included.