Respiratory Therapy Trainee

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Position Summary:

The Respiratory Care Trainee is responsible for providing therapeutic treatment for patients with
cardiopulmonary diseases according to physician orders and protocols approved by the CMMC Medical
Director for Respiratory Care in the non-critical care setting. These clinical services are limited to:
administration of medical gases, aerosols and humidification, pulse oximetry, aerosol and nebulizer therapies,
broncho-pulmonary hygiene, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Charting/documentation must be
accompanied by licensed practitioner’s signature. The Respiratory Care Trainee supports all members of the
patient care team with the overall care plan of the patient.

Essential Duties:

• A licensed respiratory care practitioner shall be on the premises during the trainee’s working hours.
• The trainee is allowed to perform the following functions: Vital Signs; Breath Sounds; Nebulizer
Treatments; Basic Life Support including: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Manual ventilation and
manual compression, and Oral pharyngeal airway; Oximetry; Incentive Spirometry; Metered Dose
Inhaler (MDI) instruction; Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB); Peak flow monitoring;
Oral suctioning; Oxygen rounds; Oxygen Therapy including: Nasal Cannula, single masks and vent
masks with aerosol; and Charting/documentation with accompanying licensed practitioner signature.
• The trainee is not permitted to perform invasive procedures or procedures related to critical respiratory
care, including therapeutic, diagnostic and palliative procedures, either independently or under the
direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.
• The trainee is not permitted to transcribe physician orders.
• The Respiratory Care Trainees demonstrates professional competency through approved respiratory
care clinical practice protocols.
• The Respiratory Care Trainee administers therapeutic treatments to all patient populations (See Skills
List) and documents therapies and responses with accompanying licensed practitioner signature.
• The Respiratory Care Trainee accepts responsibility of identification and fulfillment of his/her own
learning needs, and accepts responsibility for demonstrating professional behavior.
• The Respiratory Care Trainee is recognized as a specialist in the delivery of Respiratory Care through
demonstrated clinical ability, the fulfillment of annual continuing education requirements and the
completion of annual competency-based inventories.
• The Respiratory Care Trainee demonstrates active involvement/support for clinical education, service
line and hospital wide Performance Improvement.
• The Respiratory Care Trainee demonstrates effective communication skills, appropriate resource
utilization and outstanding customer service skills.
• Customer Service: Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support,
and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.

Education and Experience:

• Must be enrolled in the clinical portion of a COARC-accredited respiratory care education program.
• The clinical portion is -the second year of an associate degree program or the second year of a
baccalaureate program or the completion of an entry-level correspondence program in Respiratory
care approved by the board.
• Must have a current State of Maine Respiratory Care Trainee license.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required.
• Must successfully complete Competency Based Orientation Skills List and complete the Respiratory
Care skills and Competency examinations annually.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment
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.

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.