Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

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

Job summary

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, ME. This full-time night shift position is in a professional clinical setting.

New graduates are welcome; a $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for Respiratory Therapists. The role includes patient assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education across care settings, with required licensure and certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current state license in Respiratory Care required.
• CRT certification required or RRT certification required; RRT needed to advance.
• BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications as required by facility or within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education to patients across care settings.
• Demonstrate foundational respiratory care procedures under supervision and develop clinical expertise.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to progress within the respiratory care role.

Education

Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy

Current state license in Respiratory Care

CRT certification or RRT certification

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP as required by facility

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.

New Respiratory Therapists are welcome to apply!

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.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

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.