Registered Respiratory Therapist
Portland, Maine
Maine Medical Center Bramhall

Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy

Location: Portland, Maine
Employment Type: Travel

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy (RRT)
• Shift: 7 AM - 7 PM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: 36 (unless otherwise noted)
• Call Requirements: Yes, 2 hours for the oncoming shift
• Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: 3+ years in Respiratory Therapy (highest requirement between 2 and 3 years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Skills & Certifications

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• Preferred Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) for NICU

Job Responsibilities & Float Requirements

• Float as RRT with some coverage in NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics, ED, adult acute, and critical care
• Experience in tertiary, teaching hospital settings and level 1 trauma centers required
• Preferred experience with NICU/PICU and cardiothoracic patients

Unit & Patient Information

• Number of Beds: Varies daily, covering entire facility with a team of 14-16 RRTs
• Patient Ratios:

  • Acute care: 1:25
  • Critical care: 1:8
• Equipment Used:

  • Drager V500 and VN500 ventilators
  • Hamilton T1 and C1 ventilators
  • Respironics V30, V60, Trilogy line
  • Airvo, Vapotherm
• EMR System: EPIC

Personality & Dress Code

• Personality Fit: Flexible, team player, great communication skills
• Scrub Color: Provided or flexible
• Unacceptable Attire: None specified

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs comfortable working in a fast-paced, varied acute care environment with pediatric and adult critical care exposure.