Respiratory Care Intern — Per Diem, Variable Shifts

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Care Intern to support inventory management for department equipment and supplies. The role involves handling oxygen and air cylinders and ensuring tanks are replenished to par levels across designated hospital areas.

Under the Respiratory Services Director, duties emphasize supervision-free work, strong communication, and coordination with the hospital team. Per Diem status, with shift variability, is typical for this role.

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.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Self-supervised

Knowledge of respiratory equipment

Education

Current Respiratory Student

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Central Maine Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Care Intern to support inventory management for department equipment and supplies. The role involves handling oxygen and air cylinders and ensuring tanks are replenished to par levels across designated hospital areas.

Under the Respiratory Services Director, duties emphasize supervision-free work, strong communication, and coordination with the hospital team. Per Diem status, with shift variability, is typical for this role.