Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care and diagnostic procedures as part of the Respiratory Therapy department. The role is full-time with night shifts, offering sign-on bonuses and competitive pay.

The position requires an RCP license, NBRC RRT certification within 3 months of hire, BLS and ACLS on hire, and preferred PALS/NRP certifications with 2 years acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• NBRC RRT certification or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• BLS certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained.
• PALS certification preferred.
• NRP certification preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider. Emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with patient age/population considerations. May be assigned as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

Education

State RCP license

NBRC RRT certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care

Two years acute care experience

Job description

Bonus Amount

15,000.00

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

• Department: Respiratory Therapy

• Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours per week, Night Shift

• 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, visit www.cmhc.org.

Highlights of the Respiratory Therapist Role at CMMC - High-impact, life-saving work

RTs at CMMC provide critical care for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases, directly impacting patient outcomes.

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

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 + sign-on bonuses + shift differentials
• Excellent benefits and career growth support
• Lifestyle advantages of living in Maine

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) 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. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

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 certificate preferred.
6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate preferred.
7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

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.

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