About the role
Description Maine Medical Center
Biddeford, ME
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 79904
For a limited time MaineHealth is offeringa$20,000.00sign on bonus for Respiratory Therapists
Eligible candidates are hired into a Full orPart timeposition. Bonus amountproratedforPart timehires,per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6monthsseparation from employment.
New Respiratory Therapists are welcome to apply!
- Ideal for Recent Graduates
- Seeking Career Starters
- Early Career Opportunity
Full Time(36hrs),Night Shift
Summary The RespiratoryTherapist Idemonstratesbasiccompetency in foundational respiratory careproceduresunder supervision,and provides assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education to patients across care settings. Continues to develop clinicalexpertiseandcritical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaborationwhile progressing within the respiratory care role.
KnowledgeSkills And Abilities
- Education: Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
- License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Carerequired. Minimum of a CRTcertificationrequired,or a RRT certification isrequired.Must have anRRT certification to advance to a Respiratory Therapist II. Current BLS certificationrequired ormustobtainwithin30 daysof start date.Current ACLS,PALS and NRPcertificationsasrequiredby facility,or mustobtainwithin one year of start date.
- Experience:No experiencerequired.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: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 resources—so 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 employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.
The pay range for this position is $34.35to $46.46 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jennifer.ferrari@mainehealth.org
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