Registered Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift, $15k Sign-On

Central Maine Medical Center Inc; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time day shifts. The role provides respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures, with emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care.

Licensure and NBRC RRT credential are required or obtained soon after hire; BLS/ACLS are required, with PALS/NRP preferred. A BS/AS degree is preferred and two years of acute care experience is desired.

Qualifications

• Current RCP license required.
• NBRC RRT certification or within 3 months of hire.
• BLS and ACLS certification required or to be maintained.
• PALS and NRP certifications preferred.
• Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
• Two years acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care with age/population considerations.
• May be Lead RCP during shift.

Education

State Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC RRT certification

BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

ACLS certification (AHA/ARC)

PALS certification (AHA)

NRP certification

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care

Two years acute care experience (preferred)

Job description

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time day shifts. The role provides respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures, with emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care.

Licensure and NBRC RRT credential are required or obtained soon after hire; BLS/ACLS are required, with PALS/NRP preferred. A BS/AS degree is preferred and two years of acute care experience is desired.