Maine Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

Maine Medical Center$71K — $96K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy
  • Current state license in Respiratory Care required
  • Minimum CRT certification required; RRT certification required for advancement
  • Current BLS certification; ACLS, PALS, and NRP may be required or obtained within a year
  • No prior experience needed.

Responsibilities

  • Provide assessment and treatment to patients across various care settings
  • Monitor patients receiving respiratory care therapies
  • Educate patients on respiratory care practices
  • Develop clinical expertise and critical thinking skills under supervision
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care

Benefits

  • $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying hires
  • Comprehensive benefits program
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Recognition programs
  • Potential shift differentials or other incentives
Full Job Description
Description
Maine Medical Center
Biddeford, ME
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 79904

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.

New Respiratory Therapists are welcome to apply!

  • Ideal for Recent Graduates


  • Seeking Career Starters


  • Early Career Opportunity


Full Time (36 hrs ), Night Shift

Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist I demonstrates basic competency in foundational respiratory care procedures under supervision, and provides assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education to patients across care settings. Continues to develop clinical expertise and critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration while progressing within the respiratory care role.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities:

  1. Education: Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
  2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Care required. Minimum of a CRT certification required, or a RRT certification is required. Must have an RRT certification to advance to a Respiratory Therapist II. Current BLS certification required or must obtain 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: No experience required.
  4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A


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.
Learn more about Maine Medical Center
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1951

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