Respiratory Therapist - Practice, Sleep Lab

Description
Medical Group Practices
Portland, ME
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 77520

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering $20,000.00 Sign on Bonuses for Respiratory Therapists !


Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part time position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires; per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months of separation from employment


Part Time (20hrs); Day Shift


The Maine Sleep Institute, the leading facility in the state providing comprehensive sleep care, is looking to add a new care team member!


What y ou 'll do :


Work with a dynamic team of certified sleep physicians, respiratory therapists, and polysomnographers to diagnose and treat sleep and waking disorders in infants, children and adults.


Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist - Practice role is responsible for administering or assisting with diagnostic testing and studies of the cardiopulmonary system, neurophysiological studies and sleep disorder studies. Performs respiratory therapy procedures in the outpatient practice, such as, pulse oximetry, oxygen therapy, PPD testing, nebulizer treatments, and six minute walks, etc.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of an AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent is required.
2. License/Certifications: Current Maine license as Respiratory Therapist and an RRT from NBRC required. Current BLS certification required. Current ACLS, PALS and NRP Certifications required or must obtain within one year of start date or according to department guidelines.
3. Experience: Three years of work experience in Respiratory Care preferred.

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Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.


We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]