Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

MaineHealth; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MaineHealth is hiring a Respiratory Therapist I at Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, ME for a full-time night shift. You'll perform foundational respiratory care, assess and treat patients, and work under supervision to build clinical skills. New grads welcome.

Eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus; certification requirements include CRT or RRT, BLS, ACLS/PALS/NRP as needed. This role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
• Current state license in Respiratory Care required; CRT or RRT certification required; RRT certification needed to advance; BLS required within 30 days; ACLS/PALS/NRP as required by facility or within one year.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education to patients across care settings under supervision.
• Develop clinical expertise and critical thinking while progressing within the respiratory care role.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Assessment & monitoring

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Location: Biddeford, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 91133
Date Posted: Sep 29, 2026

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.

New Respiratory Therapists are welcome to apply!

• Early Career Opportunity

Full Time (36 hrs ), Night Shift

Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist I demonstrates basic competency in foundational respiratory care procedures under supervision, and provides assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education to patients across care settings. Continues to develop clinical expertise and critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration while progressing within the respiratory care role.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Care required. Minimum of a CRT certification required, or a RRT certification is required. Must have an RRT certification to advance to a Respiratory Therapist II. Current BLS certification required, or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Current ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications as required by facility, or must obtain within one year of start date.
• Experience: No experience required.
• 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 $34.35to $46.46 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.

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 91133

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.

New Respiratory Therapists are welcome to apply!

• Early Career Opportunity

Full Time (36 hrs ), Night Shift

Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist I demonstrates basic competency in foundational respiratory care procedures under supervision, and provides assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education to patients across care settings. Continues to develop clinical expertise and critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration while progressing within the respiratory care role.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Care required. Minimum of a CRT certification required, or a RRT certification is required. Must have an RRT certification to advance to a Respiratory Therapist II. Current BLS certification required, or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Current ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications as required by facility, or must obtain within one year of start date.
• Experience: No experience required.
• 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 $34.35to $46.46 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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: 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.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: 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.