Respiratory Therapist; RRT; Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

Location:

Biddeford, ME
Facility:
Maine Medical Center

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift: Night
Job Category:
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 79904
Date Posted:
Sep 8, 2026

Biddeford, ME
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 79904

For a limited time Maine Health is offering a $20,000.00 sign on bonus for Respiratory Therapists

Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part time position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible. Current Maine Health member employees are ineligible; former Maine Health Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Ideal for Recent Graduates

Early Career Opportunity

Full Time (36 hrs ), Night Shift

Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist 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 collaboration while progressing within the respiratory care role.

Knowledge

Skills And Abilities:

• Education: Graduate from a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Ca rerequired. Minimum of a CRTcertificationrequired,or a RRT certification is required.
  
  Must have anRRT certification to advance to a Respiratory Therapist II. Current BLS certification required ormustobtainwithin
  30 daysof start date.
  
  Current ACLS,PALS and NRPcertificationsasrequiredby facility,or mustobtainwithin one year of start date.
• Experience:No experience required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements
  
  Required:
  
  N/A

Additional Information

Maine Health 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 employment will depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-related factors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does not reflect the full valueofourtotal compensation package.

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, Maine Health offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shift differentials or other incentives.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:
Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that Maine Health may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

Maine Health policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:
Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that Maine Health may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.