Maine Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist

Maine Medical Center$71K — $96K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
  • Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Care, RRT, or CRRT required.
  • Current BLS certification required.
  • Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP Certifications required or must obtain within one year of start date.
  • One year of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic tests on cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.
  • Aid physicians in diagnosing heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders.
  • Administer respiratory care modalities and life support.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members for optimal patient care.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • Employee recognition programs available.
  • Clear career growth opportunities provided.
  • Incentives for shift differentials where applicable.
Full Job Description
Description

Franklin Hospital

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 81107

Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist role performs diagnostic tests of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems of patients to aid physicians/advanced practice practitioners in diagnosis and treatment of heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders. Administers respiratory care modalities and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiovascular system, under supervision of the physician/advanced practice pracitioner.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  1. Education: Graduate from AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
  2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Care, RRT, or CRRT required. Current BLS certification required. Current ACLS, PALS and NRP Certifications required or must obtain within one year of start date or according to department guidelines.
  3. Experience: One year of acute care experience preferred.


Additional Information

The pay range for this position is $34.35 to $46.46 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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8,000 employees
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Founded
1951

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