Qualifications
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• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: Day Shift,12-hour shifts
• Facility: Central Maine Medical Center
• Location: Lewiston, ME 04240
🌟 Highlights of the Respiratory Therapist Role at CMMC - High-impact, life-saving work
RRTs at CMMC provide critical care for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases, directly impacting patient outcomes.
👉 You’re on the front lines of care—especially in critical and emergent situations where your interventions are life-saving.
✅ Critical care, high-impact patient work✅ Broad clinical exposure (ICU, diagnostics, advanced therapies)✅ Strong interdisciplinary collaboration✅ Leadership and autonomy opportunities✅ Competitive pay + sign-on bonuses + shift differentials✅ Excellent benefits and career growth support✅ Lifestyle advantages of living in Maine
ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift. QualificationsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current. 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire. 6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred. 8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.
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Pay TransparencyCentral Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $33.15 to $44.62 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
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