Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

mainegeneral; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineGeneral seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide full cardiopulmonary care to patients of all ages, including emergency department coverage. The team collaborates across departments at a teaching facility, precepting students from respiratory care, EMT, and nursing programs.

Ideal candidates include new RRT grads and those with Maine licensing and MBRC certification. Compensation ranges and shifts reflect the challenging, rewarding environment of acute care services.

Qualifications

• Current license as Respiratory Therapist by the Maine Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners or ability to obtain at hire.
• Current RRT certification through MBRC is required.
• New RRT grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize and administer Respiratory Care procedures per physician plan, including mechanical ventilation and airway care.
• Provide care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Deliver and assess patient response to ordered therapy and plans of care.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes and best practices.
• Respond to codes and emergent calls and provide assistance as needed.
• Educate patient and family about illness and community resources.

Skills

Patient care

Critical care

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides a full range of cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services to patients of all age groups. The person in this position has primary responsibility for patient care including: examination, evaluation, treatment planning, and administration of Respiratory Care procedures in response to a physician's order. This position also provides coverage to an active Emergency Department. Our Respiratory Care team works collaboratively throughout the organization with all disciplines. We are a teaching facility that precepts college students from respiratory care, EMT, and Nursing programs.

Job Description

• A ssess, plan, organize and administer Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with physician's treatment plan including mechanical ventilation and airway care
• Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Delivers and assesses patients response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment based on organization protocols.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Transport and maintenance of critically ill patients for special tests and procedures.
• Attends high‑risk deliveries to assist physicians with intubation/NRP, surfactant administration, and transport of intubated patients.
• Responds to pediatric/neonatal emergencies (including CPR/NRP); assist in patient intubation, providing appropriate oxygen therapy.

The ideal candidate will have

• New RRT grads welcome to apply!
• Current License as Respiratory Therapist by the Maine Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners or ability to obtain at hire is required
• Current RRT certification through MBRC is required

Compensation Information

$31.54 - $55.20

The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Job Exempt

No

Benefits

Supporting all aspects of our employees' wellness - physical, emotional and financial - is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness

We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.

Emotional Wellness

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness

Access the wages you've already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

Career Mobility

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource - they're how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone].