Respiratory Care Trainee

careers-primehealthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME seeks a Trainee Respiratory Therapist to perform respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostic procedures under supervision, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of patient care.

You must be enrolled in a CoARC‑accredited program, hold a Maine Trainee license and BLS certification; high school diploma required. This per diem role offers learning with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• State of Maine Respiratory Care Trainee license required upon hire and maintained.
• BLS certification required and maintained.
• Must be enrolled in a CoARC accredited respiratory program; first year of clinical rotations completed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Work under the direction of a registered or certified therapist.
• Learn competencies as knowledge and skills increase during training.

Skills

BLS certified

Respiratory Care Trainee license (ME)

Enrolled in CoARC program

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in CoARC accredited respiratory program

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 and authorization of the medical director and respiratory/cardiopulmonary director/supervisor, the Trainee Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. 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. The Trainee Respiratory Therapist works under the direction of a registered or certified therapist. The competencies listed in sections I, II, and III will be learned as the trainee’s knowledge and skill level increases.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. State of Maine Respiratory Care Trainee license upon hire and maintain current.

2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

3. At the minimum, the student must be enrolled in a CoARC accredited respiratory program and complete first year of clinical rotations.

4. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $22.26 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