Respiratory Care Intern

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Respiratory Care Intern to support the Respiratory Services team in a per diem role. You will help maintain inventory of equipment and supplies and assist with daily department operations.

The position requires current enrollment in a respiratory program, a high school diploma, and familiarity with respiratory equipment such as cylinders and ventilators. Strong communication and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs are important.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Student in a Respiratory Program is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of compressed gas cylinders and respiratory equipment including ventilators is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels for all respiratory department equipment and supplies.
• Remove small oxygen and air cylinders and resupply full tanks at designated areas throughout the hospital.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical strength and endurance

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Current Respiratory Student in a Respiratory Program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director for Respiratory Services, the Respiratory Care Intern is responsible for maintaining adequate inventory levels for all equipment and supplies used by the department. This job will include removing small oxygen and air compressed cylinders and resupplying full tanks at the appropriate par levels in designated areas throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Student of a Respiratory Program is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of compressed gas cylinders, respiratory equipment including mechanical ventilators, and ventilation testing prior to patient use.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• The ability to move and/or lift large objects, and medium weight load frequently up to 50 lbs.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $19.00 to $23.75 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf