Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Were looking for a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to support respiratory therapists in day-to-day respiratory care tasks. This entry-level role is perfect for someone interested in healthcare, no experience required, and full training is provided.

Clean and prepare respiratory equipment, stock supplies, and help maintain a safe, organized work environment. Train to perform ECGs and BLS Certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean, disinfect, and prepare respiratory therapy equipment for use
• Set up and clean bronchoscopes and procedure tools
• Handle and label patient samples
• Stock supplies and ensure procedure rooms are ready
• Help build and restock respiratory therapy carts
• Transport equipment and support respiratory therapists with basic tasks
• Follow all infection control and safety protocols

Ideal Candidates will have:

• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Able to stand for long periods and lift equipment
• Previous healthcare or hospital experience (not required)
• Familiarity with respiratory or sterile processing equipment, (not required)
• Good communication and organizational skills

Full Time (36 hrs/week) - 12 hour shifts

Day Shift (7a-7p)

Summary: The Respiratory Therapy Assistant role is responsible for performing multiple duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment in addition to performing electrocardiograms.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current BLS Certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. 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 range for this position is $19.87 to $23.75 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.