Trainee - Respiratory Care

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Trainee - Respiratory Care Practitioner at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME works under respiratory leadership and the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. You perform respiratory care procedures within the Maine Respiratory Care Trainee scope while enrolled in the second year of a COARC-accredited program.

Enrollment in a qualifying respiratory therapy program is required, with on-site supervision and eligible licensure pathways in Maine.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program and pursing credentials which will qualify for Licensure required.
• State of Maine Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Trainee. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Completion of 300-500 hours of clinical hours preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Trainee - Respiratory Care Practitioner works under the direction of Respiratory leadership and the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. Performs respiratory care procedures within the scope of a Maine Respiratory Care Trainee license while enrolled in the second year of a CoARC- accredited Respiratory Care educational program.
• Trainees may perform services under the on-site supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.

Education

Active enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program and pursuing credentials to qualify for licensure

State of Maine Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Trainee

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 92866
Date Posted: Sep 11, 2026

It is an employee of a health care facility who is enrolled in the clinical portion of a COARC-accredited respiratory care educational program .

RT students are generally eligible to apply for the Trainee license (TR) with the State of Maine at the start of their senior year (final year)

Trainees may perform services under the on-site supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.

Summary

The Trainee - Respiratory Care Practitioner works under the direction of Respiratory leadership and the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. Performs respiratory care procedures within the scope of a Maine Respiratory Care Trainee license while enrolled in the second year of a CoARC- accredited Respiratory Care educational program.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Active enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program and pursing credentials which will qualify for Licensure required.
• License/Certifications: State of Maine Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Trainee. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Completion of 300-500 hours of clinical hours preferred.
• 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. 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 for this position is $25.24 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.

Hiring Scam Alert

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] .

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 92866

What is a Respiratory Care Trainee ?

It is an employee of a health care facility who is enrolled in the clinical portion of a COARC-accredited respiratory care educational program .

RT students are generally eligible to apply for the Trainee license (TR) with the State of Maine at the start of their senior year (final year)

Trainees may perform services under the on-site supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.

Summary

The Trainee - Respiratory Care Practitioner works under the direction of Respiratory leadership and the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. Performs respiratory care procedures within the scope of a Maine Respiratory Care Trainee license while enrolled in the second year of a CoARC- accredited Respiratory Care educational program.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Active enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program and pursing credentials which will qualify for Licensure required.
• License/Certifications: State of Maine Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Trainee. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Completion of 300-500 hours of clinical hours preferred.
• 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. 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 for this position is $25.24 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 [emailprotected]

Hiring Scam Alert

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.