Respiratory Therapist RRT

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Respiratory Therapist RRT Facility Central Maine Medical Center Location US-ME-LEWISTON ID 2026-270146 Category Clinical Tech Position Type Part Time < 60 Shift Nights Job Type Non-Exempt Overview • Department: Respiratory Therapy• Schedule: Nights,12-hour shifts• Facility: Central Maine Medical Center• Location: Lewiston, ME 04240 Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center  (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service. CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities. As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org. 🌟 Highlights of the Respiratory Therapist Role at CMMCHigh-impact, life-saving workRTs at CMMC provide critical care for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases, directly impacting patient outcomes. Responsibilities include:Ventilator managementOxygen therapy and airway supportEmergency and ICU-level interventions 👉 Why it stands out: 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 + shift differentials✅ Excellent benefits and career growth support✅ Lifestyle advantages of living in Maine Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING1. 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. #LI-TA1 Pay Transparency Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is...