Graduate Respiratory Care Practitioner

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) new graduate for an entry-level role under licensed physicians and leadership. You will provide basic respiratory care, participate in assessment, treatment and monitoring of cardiopulmonary patients while progressing toward licensure.

The role is full-time with nights, offering a path to NBRC credentials and required certifications including BLS/ACLS/PALS as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Eligible to sit for NBRC credentialing exams.
• Holds a Temporary Respiratory Therapist License from the Maine Board.
• BLS certification required at hire; ACLS within 3 months; PALS preferred.
• CRT or RRT credential expected within three months of hire.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic respiratory care procedures under supervision.
• Assist in assessment, treatment and monitoring of cardiopulmonary patients.
• Support safe, high-quality care and progress toward licensure.

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Temporary Respiratory Therapist License (Maine)

NBRC credentialing exams eligibility

CRT or RRT credential within 3 months of hire

Associate degree required

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

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) new graduate is an entry-level clinical role designed for new graduate respiratory therapists. Under the direction of a licensed physician and departmental leadership, the RCP new graduate provides basic respiratory care procedures and participates in the assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. This role supports safe, high-quality, and evidence-based care while progressing toward full licensure and independent practice.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Eligible to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing exams.

Holds a Temporary Respiratory Therapist License from the Maine Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners.

• 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 to be obtained three (3) months of hire.


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification preferred.


• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.


• Associate degree required.


• Achievement of CRT or RRT credential through NBRC within three (3) months of hire.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $25.00 to $27.35. 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

Full Time

Shift

Nights

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