What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift - Respiratory Therapy position at Central Maine Medical Center?
Bonus Amount
15,000.00
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
🌟 Highlights of the Respiratory Therapist Role at CMMC - High-impact, life-saving work
RTs at CMMC 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.
Working as a Respiratory Therapist at Central Maine Medical Center offers:
Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. 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. M ay on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Equal Employment Opportunity
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15,000.00
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: Full-time, 36 hours per week, Night Shift
- Facility: Central Maine Medical Center
- Location: Lewiston, ME 04240
🌟 Highlights of the Respiratory Therapist Role at CMMC - High-impact, life-saving work
RTs at CMMC 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.
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 sign-on bonuses shift differentials
- ✅ Excellent benefits and career growth support
- ✅ Lifestyle advantages of living in Maine
Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. 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. M ay on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- 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 certificate preferred.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate preferred.
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
- Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.
Full 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf