Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

MaineHealth; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, ME. This full-time night-shift role offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and provides opportunities to develop clinical skills across care settings.

New graduates are welcome to apply; licensing requirements include CRT or RRT and current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP as needed. The position emphasizes collaboration with the care team and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current state license in Respiratory Care required.
• CRT or RRT certification required; RRT certification required to advance.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications as required by facility or within one year of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education to patients across care settings.
• Demonstrate foundational respiratory care procedures under supervision.
• Develop clinical expertise, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy program

CRT certification

RRT certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Biddeford, ME Professional - Clinical Req #: 79904

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

Eligible candidates are hired into a Full orPart timeposition. Bonus amountproratedforPart timehires,per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6monthsseparation from employment.

New Respiratory Therapists are welcome to apply!

• Ideal for Recent Graduates

• Seeking Career Starters

• Early Career Opportunity

Full Time(36hrs),Night Shift

Summary

The RespiratoryTherapist Idemonstratesbasiccompetency in foundational respiratory careproceduresunder supervision,and provides assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education to patients across care settings. Continues to develop clinicalexpertiseandcritical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaborationwhile progressing within the respiratory care role.

KnowledgeSkills And Abilities

1. Education: Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Carerequired. Minimum of a CRTcertificationrequired,or a RRT certification isrequired.Must have anRRT certification to advance to a Respiratory Therapist II. Current BLS certificationrequired ormustobtainwithin30 daysof start date.Current ACLS,PALS and NRPcertificationsasrequiredby facility,or mustobtainwithin one year of start date.
3. Experience:No experiencerequired.
4. 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 [e-mail]

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