Trainee Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem, Variable Shifts)

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, part of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is offering a Trainee Respiratory Therapist position on a per diem basis. Responsibilities include performing respiratory therapies and diagnostics under supervision, with an emphasis on assessment, planning, and documentation of patient care.

The role requires Maine licensure as a Respiratory Care Trainee, BLS certification, and enrollment in a CoARC-accredited respiratory program, with a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• State of Maine Respiratory Care Trainee license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Must be enrolled in a CoARC accredited respiratory program and complete first year of clinical rotations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Focus on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care for patients.
• Work under the direction of a registered or certified therapist.
• Competencies to be learned and expanded as trainee progresses.

Education

State of Maine Respiratory Care Trainee license

BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

Enrolled in CoARC accredited respiratory program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, part of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is offering a Trainee Respiratory Therapist position on a per diem basis. Responsibilities include performing respiratory therapies and diagnostics under supervision, with an emphasis on assessment, planning, and documentation of patient care.

The role requires Maine licensure as a Respiratory Care Trainee, BLS certification, and enrollment in a CoARC-accredited respiratory program, with a high school diploma or