At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Compensation starting at: $32.50 per hour, increasing with experience.

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Bridgton Hospital Respiratory Therapy team!

A respiratory therapist is a specialized healthcare team providing critical care and cardio-pulmonary therapy.

This is a per diem, flexible as needed position with competitive hourly rates and accrued paid time off!!

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.

Regulatory Requirements:

• 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 is preferred.

What It’s Like Working At CMH:

We are all about our team members growth and health. That why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members.

Living in Central Maine:

While not at work, our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing, boating along the coast and hiking at a state or national park. Centrally located to several popular attractions, residents can embark on day trips to Boston, North Conway, New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family, with safe communities and great public and private schools.

About Central Maine Healthcare

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast 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.

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