Respiratory Care Practitioner (Day Shift) – $15K Sign-On

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) for a full-time day shift. The role involves performing respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered by a physician, with emphasis on assessment, planning, and documentation of care for varied patient ages.

The position requires an active RCP license, BLS/ACLS at hire, and offers a sign-on bonus. Preferred candidates may have PALS and a neonatal resuscitation program certificate, with

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Skills

RCP license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS preferred

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Education

Associate Degree or BS degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Job description

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) for a full-time day shift. The role involves performing respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered by a physician, with emphasis on assessment, planning, and documentation of care for varied patient ages.

The position requires an active RCP license, BLS/ACLS at hire, and offers a sign-on bonus. Preferred candidates may have PALS and a neonatal resuscitation program certificate, with