Registered Respiratory Therapist
Portland, Maine
Maine Medical Center Bramhall

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Portland, Maine
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: 36 (unless otherwise noted)
• Call Requirements: Yes, 2 hours for the oncoming shift
• Float Requirements: Must float as RRT with some NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics, emergency department, adult acute and critical care

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Maine
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Experience working with neonate and pediatric patients
• Experience working with Level 1 trauma patients
• Experience in tertiary care and teaching hospital environments

Experience & Skills

• Must have experience in a tertiary, teaching hospital environment
• Experience with level 1 trauma patients required
• Preferred experience in NICU/PICU and cardiothoracic care
• Flexible, team player with strong communication skills

Unit Information

• Patient Ratios:

  • Acute care: 1:25
  • Critical care: 1:8
• Equipment used includes:

  • Drager V500 and VN500 ventilators
  • Hamilton T1 and C1 ventilators
  • Respironics V30, V60, Trilogy line
  • Airvo and Vapotherm devices
• EMR system: EPIC
• Team size: 14-16 RRTs covering the entire facility

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Scrubs provided or flexible
• Personality fit: Must be adaptable and a strong communicator
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

This position offers a dynamic environment with a variety of patient populations including pediatrics, NICU/PICU, emergency, and adult critical care. The role requires a skilled and flexible respiratory therapist ready to work in a fast-paced, teaching hospital setting.