Registered Respiratory Therapist II

MaineHealth; Farmington (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Franklin Hospital, part of MaineHealth, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for Full Time (36 hrs) on the night shift (6:30pm - 7:00am). A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants, with prorated eligibility for part-time hires.

The role delivers independent, high-quality respiratory care across diverse clinical settings, assessing patients, planning care, and adjusting plans as needed within established standards and protocols.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state license in Respiratory Care required. RRT certification required. Must have RRT certification to advance to a Level II. BLS within 30 days. ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications as required by facility, or must obtain within one year of start date
• Experience: Minimum of one year of Respiratory Therapy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop/adjust respiratory care plans.
• Manage complex patient needs within established standards and protocols.
• Provide high-quality respiratory care across clinical settings and patient populations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Respiratory care planning

Independent practice

Decision-making

Education

Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy

RRT certification

Current state license in Respiratory Care

BLS certification within 30 days

ACLS, PALS, NRPs certifications within 1 year

Job description

Description

Franklin Hospital

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 96807

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000.00 sign on bonus for Respiratory Therapists

Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part time position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Full Time (36 hrs)

Night Shift6:30pm - 7:00am

Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist II role provides independent, high-quality respiratory care across a variety of clinical settings and patient populations. Independently applies clinical knowledge in most practice settings and can demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making. Able to assess patients, develop and adjust respiratory care plans, and manage complex patient needs within established standards and protocols.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Care required. RRT certification required. Must have RRT certification to advance to a Level II. Current BLS Certification required within 30 days of start date.. Current ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications as required by facility, or must obtain within one year of start date
3. Experience: Minimum of one year of Respiratory Therapy experience required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $37.09to $50.17 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.