Trainee - Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care Trainee

It is an employee of a health care facility who is enrolled in the clinical portion of a COARC-accredited respiratory care educational program.

RT students are generally eligible to apply for the Trainee license (TR) with the State of Maine at the start of their senior year (final year).

Trainees may perform services under the on-site supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.

The Trainee - Respiratory Care Practitioner works under the direction of Respiratory leadership and the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. Performs respiratory care procedures within the scope of a Maine Respiratory Care Trainee license while enrolled in the second year of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care educational program.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Active enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program and pursuing credentials which will qualify for Licensure required.
2. License/Certifications: State of Maine Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Trainee. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
3. Experience: Completion of 300-500 hours of clinical hours preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resourcesso you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay for this position is $25.24 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.