Respiratory Therapist RRT

Overview Department: Respiratory Therapy Schedule: Nights, 12‑hour shifts Facility: Central Maine Medical Center Location: Lewiston, ME 04240 Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated health‑care delivery system serving 400,000 people 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 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, the RCP may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift. Benefits Critical care, high‑impact patient work Broad clinical exposure (ICU, diagnostics, advanced therapies) Strong interdisciplinary collaboration Leadership and autonomy opportunities Competitive pay plus sign‑on bonuses and shift differentials Excellent benefits and career growth support Lifestyle advantages of living in Maine Qualifications Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred. Employment Status Part Time Shift Nights 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: (link omitted). #J-18808-Ljbffr