Respiratory Care Trainee

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, part of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is offering a Trainee Respiratory Therapist position on a per diem basis. Responsibilities include performing respiratory therapies and diagnostics under supervision, with an emphasis on assessment, planning, and documentation of patient care.

The role requires Maine licensure as a Respiratory Care Trainee, BLS certification, and enrollment in a CoARC-accredited respiratory program, with a high school diploma or

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Focus on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care for patients.
• Work under the direction of a registered or certified therapist.
• Competencies to be learned and expanded as trainee progresses.

Education

State of Maine Respiratory Care Trainee license

BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

Enrolled in CoARC accredited 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 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