Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Function Lab

Posted:
6/30/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Lewiston, Maine, United States ⋅ Maine, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

Full-time, 40 hours per week, benefit eligible position.

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Pulmonology team at Central Miane Medical Cetner

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: pulmonary function testing, methacholine challenge, cardiopulmonary stress testing, biologic injection, arterial blood gas, and assist physician with procedures as needed.


Regulatory Requirements:
• Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure of the State of Maine.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required.
• A minimum of one year respiratory care is preferred.

Work toward becoming a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist within 2 years.

What It’s Like Working At CMH:

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

CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes:

  • Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
  • Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.
  • 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 IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance
  • Family leave program for Parental Leaves
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program

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.

**Internal team members who apply for a role that has a sign on bonus for external candidates, will not be eligible for the sign on bonus. Team members who have been gone from CMH for one year or more are eligible for a sign on bonus payment.

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