Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care in a busy hospital setting. You will perform ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and airway support, with emphasis on assessment, planning, and documentation of patient care.

Responsibilities include critical care procedures, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and potential Lead RCP duties during shifts.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or will obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification upon hire and maintain current or within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Focus on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care including age-specific needs.
• In absence of a supervisor, Lead RCP responsibilities may be assigned during shift.
• Provide critical care, ICU exposure, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Participate in leadership and autonomy opportunities and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

RCP license

NBRC RRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

60-day PALS deadline

Education

Associate or BS degree preferred

2 years acute care experience preferred

Job description

Overview

Department:Respiratory Therapy

Schedule:Nights,12-hour shifts

Facility:Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston, ME 04240

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, visitwww.cmhc.org.

Highlights of the Respiratory Therapist Role at CMMC

High-impact, life-saving work

• critical care for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases
• Responsibilities include:
  • Ventilator management
  • Oxygen therapy and airway support
  • Emergency and ICU-level interventions

Why it stands out: You’re on the front lines of care—especially in critical and emergent situations where your interventions are life-saving.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II 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.

Working as a Respiratory Therapist at Central Maine Medical Center offers:

• Critical care, high-impact patient work
• Broad clinical exposure (ICU, diagnostics, advanced therapies)
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Leadership and autonomy opportunities
• Competitive pay + shift differentials
• Excellent benefits and career growth support
• Lifestyle advantages of living in Maine

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current. 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire. 6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred. 8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $33.15 to $44.62 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

Part Time < 60

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