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Prime Healthcare lists this Respiratory Care Practitioner opportunity in lewiston, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Bonus Amount
n$15,000.00
nBonus Information
nSign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
nOverview
nTitle:Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Department:Respiratory Therapy
nFull Time, Day Shift
nLocation:Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine
nPay: $32.00 to $40.01
nDon't forget to ask about the bonus!
nCentral Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.
nCMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.
nAs part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
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nResponsibilities
nUnder the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
nQualifications
nEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
nnnCurrent State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.nn
nnBasic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.nn
nnAdult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.nn
nnPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification preferred. nn
nnNeonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.nn
nnAssociate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.nn
nnHigh School Diploma or equivalent is required.nn
nnTwo (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.nn
n nPay Transparency
nCentral Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $32.00 to $40.01 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
nThe company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:
nEmployment Status
nFull Time
nShift
nDays
nEqual Employment Opportunity
nCompany is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:
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nFacilityCentral Maine Medical Center
nLocationUS-ME-LEWISTON
nID
nCategoryClinical Tech
nPosition TypeFull Time
nShiftDays
nJob TypeNon-Exempt
Worksite address
lewiston, ME, 04241, US
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