Trainee - Respiratory Care

Description

Maine Medical Center

Portland, ME
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 59388

What is a Respiratory Care Trainee?

It is an employee of a health care facility who is enrolled in the clinical portion of a COARC-accredited respiratory care educational program.

RT students are generally eligible to apply for the Trainee license (TR) with the State of Maine at the start of their senior year (final year)

Trainees may perform services under the on-site supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.

Summary:

The Trainee – Respiratory Care role works under the direction of the Manager of Respiratory Care, the Charge Therapists and the Respiratory Therapists in providing all medically sanctioned therapeutic, supportive and monitoring modalities to patients as prescribed by physicians/advanced practice practitioners, their representatives or by department protocols in all areas of the hospital.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Active enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program and pursing credentials which will qualify for Licensure required.
• License/Certifications: Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Completion of 300-500 hours of clinical hours preferred.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

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