Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy Sanford

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist II role at MaineHealth provides independent, high quality respiratory care across multiple clinical settings and patient populations. You will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, and manage complex needs within established standards and protocols.

Eligible candidates include full-time and part-time hires with a night shift schedule. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered for Respiratory Therapists who join MaineHealth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current state license in Respiratory Care required.
• RRT certification required; must have RRT to advance to Level II.
• BLS within 30 days; ACLS, PALS, NRP as required or within one year.
• Minimum of one year of Respiratory Therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, high quality respiratory care across a variety of clinical settings and patient populations.
• Assess patients, develop and adjust respiratory care plans, and manage complex patient needs within established standards and protocols.
• Apply clinical knowledge with clinical reasoning and decision-making in daily practice.

Skills

RRT certification

BLS within 30 days

ACLS/PALS/NRP within 1 year

One year experience

Education

Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy Sanford

Location: Sanford, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 91134
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2026

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $20,000.00 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 Shift

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)

• Education: Graduate of a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
• 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
• Experience: Minimum of one year of Respiratory Therapy experience required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: 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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

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.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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.