Maine Medical Center

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy Sanford

Maine Medical Center$77K — $104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
  • Current state license in Respiratory Care required.
  • RRT certification mandatory, as well as BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
  • ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required within one year, based on facility needs.
  • Minimum of one year experience in Respiratory Therapy required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide independent, high quality respiratory care for diverse patient populations.
  • Assess patients and develop personalized respiratory care plans.
  • Adjust respiratory care plans based on patient needs.
  • Manage complex patient conditions within established standards and protocols.
  • Demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making in practice.

Benefits

  • $20,000 sign-on bonus (prorated for part-time positions).
  • Paid parental leave and flexible work options available.
  • Student loan assistance offered to support financial well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Well-being resources to support employees personally and professionally.
Full Job Description
Description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 79927

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.

Full Time (36 hrs ), Night Shift

Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist II role provides independent, high quality respiratory care across a variety of clinical settings and patient populations. Independently applies clinical knowledge in most practice settings and can demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making. Able to assess patients, develop and adjust respiratory care plans, and manage complex patient needs within established standards and protocols.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities:

  1. Education: Graduate of a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
  2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Care required. RRT certification required. Must have RRT certification to advance to a Level II. Current BLS Certification required within 30 days of start date. Current ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications as required by facility, or must obtain within one year of start date
  3. Experience: Minimum of one year of Respiratory Therapy experience required.
  4. 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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $37.09 to $50.17 per hour.

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

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

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

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About Maine Medical Center

Maine Medical Center is a 637-bed teaching hospital located in Portland, Maine. It is the largest hospital in northern New England, and serves as the tertiary referral center for Maine, as well as parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. The hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, and is also home to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute.
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Size
8,000 employees
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Founded
1951

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