Respiratory Therapist, Night Shift

Respiratory Therapist, Night Shift

Join our team at Central Maine Healthcare. This is a full–time, 36‑hour per week position eligible for benefits.

$15,000 Sign on Bonus! Competitive, experience‑based pay rates reflect the value of your dedication to top quality patient care.

Shift: Nights

• Night Shift Differential
• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life insurance at no cost
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment partnership
• Family leave program for parental leaves
• Comprehensive Wellness Program

• Cardiopulmonary patient assessments
• Oxygen administration
• Pulse oximetry
• Aerosol and nebulizer therapies
• Chest physical therapy
• Arterial blood gas sampling
• Ventilator management
• Indirect calorimetry assessments
• Bronchoscopy assistance
• Electrocardiograms
• Pulmonary function testing

• Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure of the State of Maine
• Graduate of an AMA‑approved School of Respiratory Therapy
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification (preferred)
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification (required)
• A minimum of one year of respiratory care (preferred)

• Knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and associated equipment; awareness of potential side effects
• Administration of respiratory therapy treatments with understanding of purpose and side effects
• Setup and monitoring of mechanical ventilators, airway management, and tracheal suctioning
• Assessment of pain that may impede optimal function or participation in rehabilitation, with appropriate physician communication
• Performing arterial punctures for blood gas analysis while recognizing complications and contraindications
• Understanding differences in treatment modalities for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general patient populations
• Knowledge of oxygen concentrations and medication dosing across patient age groups

We prioritize work/life balance, community‑based wellness initiatives, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment for all team members.

Enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing, boating, and hiking. Proximity to Boston, North Conway, and Boothbay Harbor makes travel easy. Maine offers safe communities and excellent public and private schools.

Central Maine Healthcare serves 400,000 people across central, western, and Midcoast Maine. Our facilities include Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital, and specialized services such as the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, Life Flight of Maine, and the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center.

• Full Time
• Nights

CMH actively promotes diversity and is an equal opportunity workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Effective verbal and written communication in English; additional languages preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills; basic computer proficiency; commitment to CMH Experience Standards
• Warm, caring, non‑judgmental environment
  • Active listening
  • Honesty and consistency
  • Respect and empathy
  • Role modeling and initiative
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Resilience and adaptability
• Direct and triage skills in a fluid operational environment
• Collaboration with all levels of management and administration

For inquiries, contact Katherine Stanton, Talent Acquisition Partner, nton.