Respiratory Therapist - Full Time, Nights
- Lewiston, ME
- Permanent
- Full-time
patients with cardiopulmonary diseases according to physician orders and protocols approved by the CMMC
Medical Director for Respiratory Care. These clinical services include, but are not limited to: cardiopulmonary
patient assessments, oxygen administration, pulse oximetry, aerosol and nebulizer therapies, chest physical
therapy, arterial blood gas sampling, ventilator management, indirect calorimetry assessments, bronchoscopy
assistance, electrocardiograms, and pulmonary function testing. The Respiratory Therapist supports all
members of the patient care team with the overall care plan of the patient, including pulmonary disease
specific education where indicated or ordered.Essential Duties:
- Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.
- Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side
- Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such
- Demonstrates ability to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation
- Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands
- Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
- Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper
- Performs all duties as outlined in the “Shift Responsibilities” section for the shift that the therapist
- Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department manager/coordinator.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities
patients, as well as the general patient population.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
- Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
- Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
- Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and that hospital policy is
- Demonstrates ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment
- Attends education in-service programs to maintain professional competency.
- Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and training
- Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure of the State of Maine.
- Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
- Neonatal Resuscitation certification preferred
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required.
- A minimum of one-year respiratory care is preferred.
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Additional languages preferred.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards
ii. I am actively listening and seeking information
iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent
iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.
- Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
- Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.