Respiratory Therapist RRT

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Respiratory Therapy
Schedule: Day Shift, 12-hour shifts
Facility: Central Maine Medical Center
Location: Lewiston, ME 04240
Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine. It includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC), Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital. CMMC is the region's only Cancer Care Center and serves as the base for LifeFlight of Maine.

Highest Highlights of the Respiratory Therapist Role at CMMC

• RRTs provide critical care for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases, directly impacting patient outcomes.
• You're on the front lines of care—especially in critical and emergent situations where your interventions are life-saving.
• Critical care, high-impact patient work.
• Broad clinical exposure (ICU, diagnostics, advanced therapies).
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Leadership and autonomy opportunities.
• Competitive pay + sign-on bonuses + shift differentials.
• Excellent benefits and career growth support.
• Lifestyle advantages of living in Maine.

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.

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.
• Average Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.