Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist (RT) – MaineHealth
Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem Opportunities
Locations:
- Mid Coast Maine: Brunswick & Damariscotta
- Southern Maine: Portland/Greater Portland, Biddeford & Sanford
MaineHealth is hiring Respiratory Therapists across multiple hospitals and care settings in Mid Coast and Southern Maine. If you're passionate about excellent patient care and are looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, mission‑driven health system, we want to meet you!
We have openings across our MaineHealth hospitals and practices, including:
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Mid Coast Region:
- Mid Coast Hospital (Brunswick)
- Lincoln Hospital (Damariscotta)
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Southern Maine Region:
- Maine Medical Center (Portland, Biddeford & Sanford)
Whether you prefer coastal communities, vibrant city life, or close‑knit rural settings, MaineHealth offers a location that fits your lifestyle.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Graduate from AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
- License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Care, RRT, or CRRT required. Current BLS Certification required. Current ACLS, PALS and NRP Certifications required or must obtain within one year of start date or in accordance with department guidelines.
- Experience: One year of acute care experience required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Respiratory Therapist role.
Why Join MaineHealth?
- Up to $20,000 sign‑on bonuses for eligible full‑ or part‑time positions
- Opportunities in academic medical centers, community hospitals, and specialty units
- A supportive, team‑oriented environment across Maine’s largest integrated health system
- Comprehensive benefits, including health/dental insurance, retirement programs, paid parental leave, and generous paid time off
- Career development through education assistance, training programs, and advancement pathways
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join MaineHealth and be part of a team dedicated to improving the health of our communities. We welcome experienced Respiratory Therapists and those early in their careers. Apply today!
About MaineHealth:
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever-changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care for team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring, and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.