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Description
Maine Medical Center
Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 90500
We're looking for a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to support respiratory therapists in day-to-day respiratory care tasks. This entry-level role is perfect for someone interested in healthcare, no experience required, and full training is provided.
Clean and prepare respiratory equipment, stock supplies, and help maintain a safe, organized work environment. Train to perform ECG's and BLS Certification.
Key Responsibilities:
Clean, disinfect, and prepare respiratory therapy equipment for use
Set up and clean bronchoscopes and procedure tools
Handle and label patient samples
Stock supplies and ensure procedure rooms are ready
Help build and restock respiratory therapy carts
Transport equipment and support respiratory therapists with basic tasks
Follow all infection control and safety protocols
Ideal Candidates will have:
Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Able to stand for long periods and lift equipment
Previous healthcare or hospital experience (not required)
Familiarity with respiratory or sterile processing equipment, (not required)
Good communication and organizational skills
Full Time (36 hrs/week) - 12 hour shifts
Day Shift (7a-7p)
Summary:
The Respiratory Therapy Assistant role is responsible for performing multiple duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment in addition to performing electrocardiograms.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
License/Certifications: Current BLS Certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
Experience: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Additional Information
MaineHealth 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 employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.
The pay range for this position is $19.87to $23.75 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, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact
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