Respiratory Therapist

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Maine; On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, ME. This full-time/day shift role supports a regional ICU with independent, high-quality respiratory care across diverse clinical settings and patient populations.

Requirements include ARC-approved education, state license with RRT, BLS within 30 days, and 1 year of RT experience. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered for a limited time.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current state license in Respiratory Care and RRT certification required.
• BLS certification within 30 days; ACLS/PALS/NRP as required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, high-quality respiratory care across clinical settings.
• Assess patients and develop/adjust respiratory care plans.
• Manage complex patient needs within established standards and protocols.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Clinical reasoning

Patient assessment

Independent care

Education

Graduate of ARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Location: Rockport, ME
Facility: Pen Bay Hospital
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 84891
Date Posted: Sep 9, 2026

Rockport, ME
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 84891

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $20,000.00 sign on bonus for Respiratory Therapists

Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part-time position. Bonus amount prorated for Part-time hires, per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Full Time (36hrs);Day Shift

Self-Scheduling model

PBH is a regional ICU

Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist IIroleprovides independent,high qualityrespiratorycareacross a variety of clinicalsettings andpatient populations.Independentlyapplies clinicalknowledgein most practice settings and candemonstrateclinical reasoning and decision-making.Able to assesspatients,developandadjustrespiratory care plans, and managecomplexpatientneedswithinestablished standards and protocols.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities:

• Education: Graduateof aCo-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapyrequired.
• License/Certifications : Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Carerequired. RRT certificationrequired. Must have RRT certification to advance toa LevelII. Current BLS Certificationrequiredwithin30 daysof startdate.Current ACLS,PALS and NRPcertificationsasrequiredby facility,or mustobtain within one year of start date
• Experience: Minimum of one year of Respiratory Therapy experiencerequired.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: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 offer of 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 $37.09 to $50.17 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.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.