Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem

Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at Rumford Hospital. This is a Per Diem position.

Compensation:
Your experience and dedication to providing top quality patient care is valued at Central Maine Healthcare, and that is reflected in our competitive, experienced-based pay rates.

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatment for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases according to physician orders and protocols approved by the CMMC Medical Director for Respiratory Care. These clinical services include, but are not limited to:

• 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

The Respiratory Therapist supports all members of the patient care team with the overall care plan of the patient, including pulmonary disease-specific education where indicated or ordered.

• 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 experience preferred

• Maintains knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment; remains alert to possible side effects
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments; understands purposes and possible side effects
• Sets up and monitors mechanical ventilators and related critical care duties (airway management, tracheal suctioning)
• Assesses patient pain and intervenes with physician contact as needed
• Performs arterial punctures for blood gas analysis and understands potential complications
• Understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication dosing across age groups (neonate to geriatric)

What It’s Like Working At CMH
We prioritize team member growth and health, work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives, and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment where applicable.

Enjoy Maine’s outdoor opportunities. Centrally located to attractions with day trips to Boston, North Conway, and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a great place to raise a family with strong schools.

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people in central, western and Midcoast Maine. Facilities include Central Maine Medical Center (Lewiston), Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital. CMH supports Central Maine Medical Group and other services, including the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and Life Flight of Maine’s southern base.

If you are passionate about making a difference and seeking your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Connect with the Recruiter!

Katherine Stanton
Talent Acquisition Partner
Katherine.stanton

Per Diem

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CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences. CMH is an equal opportunity workplace and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment.

We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.