Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Biddeford (ME); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MaineHealth's Respiratory Therapy team at Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, ME is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Night shift on a full-time basis.

The role provides assessment, treatment, monitoring and education to patients across care settings, with opportunities to develop clinical expertise and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state license in Respiratory Care; CRT or RRT required; RRT needed to advance.
• Certifications: BLS required within 30 days; ACLS/PALS/NRP as required or within one year.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Additional: Vaccination policy noted.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education to patients across care settings.
• Continue to develop clinical expertise, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

CRT certification

RRT certification

BLS certification

Education

Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

Location: Biddeford, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 79904
Date Posted: Sep 8, 2026

Biddeford, ME
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 79904

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.

Ideal for Recent Graduates

Early Career Opportunity

Full Time (36 hrs ), 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:

• Education: Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
• 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.
• Experience:No 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 $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.

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.