Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Maine

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist/RN/LPN Company: Lincare Inc Location: Falmouth, ME Description: The position involves performing equipment set ups for ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units while providing patient education as an intricate part of the patient care activity according to the patient need and performing complete and professional patient assessments.

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist/RRT Company: Lincoln County Healthcare Location: Damariscotta, ME Description: Registered Respiratory Therapist with current Maine license; clinical services include, but are not limited to: routine respiratory therapy, ventilator and bi-pap management, ABGs, ekgs, regular and nuclear stress testing, holter and event monitoring, and pulmonary function testing; must be flexible; must possess excellent customer service with both internal and external customers. REQUIRED: Please include your on-line resume and cover letter when completing the on-line application to be considered for this position. This includes internal and external applications. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Company: Genesis Health Care Location: Skowhegan, ME Description: Respiratory Health Services (RHS) is recognized as one of the nation's leaders in the long-term care pulmonary arena. We began our evolution in 1991 by co-creating the original model of respiratory care in the long-term care industry. Today, RHS has grown to become one of the largest and strongest respiratory care organizations in the country and we’d like you to join our team!This is for a part-time position covering various RHS/Genesis locations in Maine (16-30 hours/week.)The respiratory therapist performs respiratory care related procedures under general supervision and medical direction. He/she exercises considerable judgment in accordance with physician's treatment plan and within the scope of departmental policies and procedures. Assesses resident's condition, administers prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, observes and records resident's progress and response to therapy modalities including adverse reactions to drugs and therapy. Provides in-service training to residents, family members, and nursing home staff.Scope of practice is primarily adult and geriatric residents. Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the resident's age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychological needs of the resident. Involves appropriate parties (I.e. resident's family or nursing home staff) in the assessment, treatment, and continuing care of the resident as needed. A Respiratory Therapist must have a high level of knowledge of respiratory therapy and practice required through completion of a NBRC approved and accredited program and one year of clinical practice experience under medical direction. Must have a current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and current State Licensure for a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist (RT or Nurse) - Home Health - No Nights or Weekends! Company: Rotech Healthcare Location: Hermon, ME Description: Join the Leader in the Home Healthcare Industry! Let us be Your Road to Success Rotech Healthcare Inc. is a leading provider of: home medical equipment, respiratory equipment and respiratory medications for home use. We have over 500 locations, covering 48 states. Tired of working evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays? Join the team where you can put your skills to work during hours that fit a normal lifestyle. We are seeking a Qualified Respiratory Therapist to join the Rotech team.   An ideal candidate should have previous home health care experience helping patients with aerosol therapy, oxygen and other home healthcare equipment, and should have the ability to assess the needs of the patient and provide care and education accordingly. Why work for Rotech? If we take a look at all the ways employees benefit from working at Rotech, we have a philosophy we like to call: “The Rotech Difference.”   What's the Rotech Difference?  It's made up of all the benefits, services and offerings available to Rotech Employees.  It is the employee-based strategies that make our company an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.  As a member of the Rotech Healthcare Team, employees can take advantage of many great opportunities as part of their career path. Job Responsibilities: Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients Provides in-home visits to patients Conducts patient assessment to include but not limited to: Verbal assessment (e.g., patient history, symptom review, etc.)     Physical assessment (e.g., lung auscultation, blood pressure, etc.) Diagnostics (e.g., spirometry, oximetry, sleep studies) Provides patient education as applicable. Provides education to include but not limited to: Respiratory equipment use and maintenance Physician’s prescription for equipment Importance of compliance with physician’s prescription Benefits of therapy Potential consequences of noncompliance Potential adverse reactions/side effects from therapy Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to: Invasive Ventilator Noninvasive Ventilator, Infant Monitors Other high-tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.) Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to: Invasive Ventilator, Noninvasive Ventilator, Infant Monitors Other high-tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.) Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Area Clinical Manager You will have the opportunity to provide some of the nation's most advanced home medical equipment and services to patients within your territory. Job Requirements: Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred, but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure laws Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location Current driver’s license in state in which they are employed Employment is contingent upon a drug screening test and background investigation Preferrred Qualifications: Home respiratory care experience is preferred Rotech offers: Competitive Compensation Career Path and Management opportunities Health and wellness benefits to include medical, prescription, dental and vision plans, short term and long term disability, supplemental life insurance and flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program PTO and paid holidays 401K with company match Bonus' Employee Discounts Employee Referral program Employee Recognition program Make the right move. Contact us today! EOE/AA/MFDV Req. Code : 17980 Division/Department : Rotech Healthcare % of Travel Required : None