About the role#
This position is for Respiratory Therapy students who are preparing to enter the field. You will work alongside experienced staff to care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. This is a trainee role for candidates who are near graduation and board certification. Upon receiving your degree, certification, and licensure, you will transfer into a full Respiratory Therapist position.
What you'll do#
- Assist Respiratory Therapists with the delivery and assessment of patient care plans.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions.
- Help evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on current research and patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and their families about specific illnesses.
- Provide information regarding community support groups and available resources.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current Respiratory Therapist student.
- You should be scheduled to graduate next spring.
- You must be close to completing your board certification and licensure.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Augusta, Maine.
- This is an on-site, full-time position.
- The base pay is $24.30 per hour.
About MaineGeneral Health
MaineGeneral Health operates as a nonprofit health care system based in Augusta, Maine. It serves the greater Kennebec Valley region. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Its clinical specialties include surgery, orthopaedics, cancer care, primary care, and women's health.
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