Apprentice - Respiratory Therapy

Description

Maine Medical Center

Portland, ME
Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 66305

Apprentice RTs are Per Diem roles

Flexible shifts and hours for Student RTs to work around your school schedule!

Summary:

The Student– Respiratory Therapy role is matriculated as a freshman in an approved Associate’s Degree program for Respiratory Therapy and must maintain passing grades and attendance requirements. The Apprentice works under the direction of a Respiratory Therapist and performs multiple duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment in addition to performing electrocardiograms. The Apprentice is responsible for maintaining an appropriate level of equipment in the various respiratory work areas and assisting the Respiratory Therapists with various procedures and tasks, as directed.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Active enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program required.
• License/Certifications: Current BLS certification required or mustobtainwithin30 days of start date.
• Experience: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact jennifer.ferrari@mainehealth.org