Respiratory Therapy Assistant - Pathway to RRT

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Respiratory Therapy Student Opportunity! Flexible, per diem schedule Earn while you learn! Tuition assistant program Kickstart your journey to a career in Respiratory Therapy! The Opportunity: Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Assistant to join our Respiratory Therapy team! The Respiratory Therapy team at Central Maine Medical Center is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our patients with respiratory disorders. The Respiratory Therapist Assistant is a great opportunity for a 1st year Respiratory Therapy student, or those thinking of switching career paths, or who is planning to enroll in a respiratory therapy program! With a flexible schedule, this per diem position will provide the opportunity to earn while you learn! The Respiratory Therapist Assistant provides support to the Central Maine Medical Center Respiratory Therapy team by: fulfill clerical/material management duties. Supports the Patient Transport process. Responsible for performing multiple duties that require expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment. Responsible for maintaining an appropriate level of equipment in the various respiratory work areas and assisting the Respiratory Therapist with various procedures and tasks, as directed. Essential Duties: Cleaning, assembly, calibration, troubleshooting and transport of Respiratory Therapy equipment. Unpacking deliveries of supplies Stocking shelves Check code carts and restock as needed Stocking oxygen cylinders daily Education and Experience: High school graduate Currently enrolled as a first-year student in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program Current BLS Demonstrated proficiency in respiratory equipment handling may be trained to assemble, troubleshoot and assist with bedside bronchoscopy services Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic computer knowledge Additional languages preferred Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment I am actively listening and seeking information I am honest, truthful, and consistent I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! AT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community. Central Maine Healthcare System The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams. If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today! Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.