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• Department: Respiratory Therapy

• Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours per week, Night Shift

• Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

• Location: Lewiston, ME 04240

 

🌟 Highlights of the Respiratory Therapist Role at CMMC - High-impact, life-saving work

RTs 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.

 

 

 

Working as a Respiratory Therapist at Central Maine Medical Center offers:

• ✅ 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

 

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. 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.  May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, 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 certificate preferred.

6.     Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate 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 Transparency

Central 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/

Employment StatusFull Time ShiftNights