Respiratory Therapist Trainee - Respiratory Therapy students encouraged to apply

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, ME is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Trainee for part-time work to support the Respiratory Therapy team. The position targets students nearing graduation who will obtain Board certification/licensure and aims to transfer to a licensed Respiratory Therapist role upon degree and licensure.

The role includes coaching and patient care under supervision. The base hourly rate starts at $24.30 with opportunities for differential compensation for shifts and

Qualifications

• Candidate is close to graduation/Board certification/licensure in Respiratory Therapy.
• Currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program or related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist Respiratory Therapists with delivery and assessment of patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as allowed for an unlicensed trainee.
• Assist in educating patients and families about illness and community resources.

Job description

## Respiratory Therapist Trainee - Respiratory Therapy students encouraged to apply!Applylocations: Augusta, MEtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R17022## Job Description Summary:Are you a current Respiratory Therapist student who will be graduating next spring? Apply now, and start working as soon as obtain your certification! This is an excellent opportunity to join both a talented and dedicated team to provide excellent care within a state of the art facility. If you want to join a team of high performing, experienced and skilled staff, we want to hear from you! This position assists Respiratory Therapists with caring for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The trainee position is specifically for candidates who are close to graduation/Board certification/licensure.## Job Description:Assists Respiratory Therapists with delivery and assessment of patient care plans. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the extent allowed based on unlicensed status.Assists in evaluating respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.Assists in educating patients and family members about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.Will be transferred to Respiratory Therapist (6903) position upon receipt of degree, Board certification, and licensure.## Compensation Information:$24.30 - $24.30 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] .