Respiratory Therapy Assistant

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant role at MaineHealth's Maine Medical Center supports respiratory therapists in daily care tasks. This entry-level position offers full training with no prior experience required and includes ECG training and BLS certification opportunities.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sterilizing and preparing equipment, stocking supplies, labeling samples, and ensuring rooms are ready while following infection control and safety protocols on day shifts.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current BLS Certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and prepare respiratory therapy equipment for use
• Set up and clean bronchoscopes and procedure tools
• Handle and label patient samples
• Stock supplies and ensure procedure rooms are ready
• Help build and restock respiratory therapy carts
• Transport equipment and support respiratory therapists with basic tasks
• Follow all infection control and safety protocols

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Healthcare environment familiarity

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Service/Maintenance Support: Req #: 90500

We're looking for a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to support respiratory therapists in day-to-day respiratory care tasks. This entry-level role is perfect for someone interested in healthcare, no experience required, and full training is provided.

Clean and prepare respiratory equipment, stock supplies, and help maintain a safe, organized work environment. Train to perform ECG's and BLS Certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean, disinfect, and prepare respiratory therapy equipment for use
• Set up and clean bronchoscopes and procedure tools
• Handle and label patient samples
• Stock supplies and ensure procedure rooms are ready
• Help build and restock respiratory therapy carts
• Transport equipment and support respiratory therapists with basic tasks
• Follow all infection control and safety protocols

Ideal Candidates will have:

• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Able to stand for long periods and lift equipment
• Previous healthcare or hospital experience (not required)
• Familiarity with respiratory or sterile processing equipment, (not required)
• Good communication and organizational skills

Full Time (36 hrs/week) - 12 hour shifts

Day Shift (7a-7p)

Summary:

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant role is responsible for performing multiple duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment in addition to performing electrocardiograms.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current BLS Certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: 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.

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• 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 $19.87to $23.75 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits
• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shift differentials or other incentives

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]