Respiratory Therapist

MaineHealth; Farmington (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

MaineHealth's Franklin Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist I on a per diem basis. You will perform foundational respiratory care under supervision, providing patient assessments, treatments, monitoring, and education while developing skills and collaborating with care teams across settings.

The role is designed for ongoing professional growth within the respiratory care field, with credentialing and licensing requirements outlined, including CRT or RRT status and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP as

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current state license in Respiratory Care required.
• CRT or RRT certification required; RRT needed to advance.
• BLS required or obtained within 30 days; ACLS/PALS/NRP within 1 year as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates basic competency in foundational respiratory care procedures under supervision.
• Provides assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education to patients across care settings.
• Develops clinical expertise and collaborates interdisciplinarily while progressing in the role.

Skills

CRT certification

RRT certification

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP ready

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Description

Franklin Hospital

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 91584

PER DIEM

Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist I demonstrates basic competency in foundational respiratory care procedures under supervision, and provides assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education to patients across care settings. Continues to develop clinical expertise and critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration while progressing within the respiratory care role.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Care required. Minimum of a CRT certification required, or a RRT certification is required. Must have an RRT certification to advance to a Respiratory Therapist II. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Current ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications as required by facility, or must obtain within one year of start date.
3. Experience: No experience required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offerof employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $34.35to $46.46 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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