Student - Respiratory Therapy
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Description

Maine Medical Center

Biddeford, ME

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 35132

Are you currently enrolled in Respiratory Therapy program and interested in gaining hands on experience?

Hands on Experience:

• Work in a clinical setting under the supervision of experienced respiratory therapists.

Skills Development / Clinical Training:

• Build confidence in Patient assessment, treatment administration and communication with both patients and healthcare teams

• Work with patients, assist with treatments, monitor patient responses, and learn how to properly utilize respiratory equipment.

• Preparation for Licensure - Clinical experience is pivotal in meeting the requirements for respiratory therapist licensure and certification.

Student RTs are Per Diem roles

Flexible shifts and hours for Student RTs to work around your school schedule!

Summary: The Student - Respiratory Therapy role works under the direction of the Manager of Respiratory Care Services, the Charge Therapists and Respiratory Therapists in providing all medically sanctioned therapeutic, supportive and monitoring modalities to patients as prescribed. This role will learn new equipment and procedures and deliver high quality care while adapting to technical advances in the field.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education: Active enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program is required.

License/Certifications: Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of start date.

Experience: Three to five hundred clinical hours as a student preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact ...@mainehealth.org