Respiratory Therapist RRT

Overview

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: Days,12-hour shifts
• Facility: Central Maine Medical Center
• Location: Lewiston, ME 04240

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH''s hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine''s southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

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.
• Responsibilities include:
• Ventilator management
• Oxygen therapy and airway support
• Emergency and ICU-level interventions

You're on the front lines of care-especially in critical and emergent situations where your interventions are life-saving.

Responsibilities

Under 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.

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

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 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.

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

#LI-VO1