Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient/Outpatient Care (Call Required)

Down East Community Hospital; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Down East Community Hospital seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive cardiopulmonary care for patients of all ages, both inpatients and outpatients.

The role requires licensure in Maine, CRT/RRT credentials (or eligibility), and on-call availability. Collaboration with the Respiratory Manager/Supervisor and Medical Director is essential for quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Maine.
• CRT or RRT credential (or eligible to sit for exam within 1 year).
• 2+ years of clinical experience preferred; new grads considered.
• Current BLS; ACLS certification optional.
• Strong knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality respiratory care to patients of all ages, inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform and interpret standard respiratory procedures and tests.
• Utilize ventilation devices including BiPAP/CPAP as needed.
• Collaborate with Respiratory Manager/Supervisor and Medical Director.
• Participate in in-service training and continued education activities.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary physiology

Ventilation management

EKG interpretation

PFT procedures

BiPAP/CPAP therapy

On-call readiness

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

CRT or RRT credential (or eligible)

Tools

Ventilators

BiPAP/CPAP devices

EKG equipment

Pulmonary Function Testing devices

Job description

Down East Community Hospital seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive cardiopulmonary care for patients of all ages, both inpatients and outpatients.

The role requires licensure in Maine, CRT/RRT credentials (or eligibility), and on-call availability. Collaboration with the Respiratory Manager/Supervisor and Medical Director is essential for quality patient care.