*Graduate (RCP) - Respiratory Therapy

Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) new graduate is an entry-level clinical role designed for new graduate respiratory therapists. Under the direction of a licensed physician and departmental leadership, the RCP new graduate provides basic respiratory care procedures and participates in the assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. This role supports safe, high-quality, and evidence-based care while progressing toward full licensure and independent practice.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.Eligible to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing exams.Holds a Temporary Respiratory Therapist License from the Maine Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners.4.     Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

5.     Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification to be obtained three (3) months of hire.

6.     Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification preferred. 

7.     Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.

8.     Associate degree required.

9.     Achievement of CRT or RRT credential through NBRC within three (3) months of hire.

Employment Status

Shift

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