Respiratory Therapist Trainee - Respiratory Therapy students encouraged to apply!
Listed compensation
$24/hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Job Description Summary
Are you a current Respiratory Therapist student who will be graduating next spring? Apply now, and start working as soon as obtain your certification!
This is an excellent opportunity to join both a talented and dedicated team to provide excellent care within a state of the art facility. If you want to join a team of high performing, experienced and skilled staff, we want to hear from you!
This position assists Respiratory Therapists with caring for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The trainee position is specifically for candidates who are close to graduation/Board certification/licensure.
Job Description
Assists Respiratory Therapists with delivery and assessment of patient care plans. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the extent allowed based on unlicensed status.
Assists in evaluating respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
Assists in educating patients and family members about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
Will be transferred to Respiratory Therapist (6903) position upon receipt of degree, Board certification, and licensure.
Compensation Information
$24.30 - $24.30
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations.
In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials.
We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Job Exempt
No
Benefits
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness
We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.
Emotional Wellness
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness
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We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
Career Mobility
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
Key Responsibilities
The trainee assists respiratory therapists with the delivery and assessment of patient care plans for individuals with cardiopulmonary disorders. They also monitor patient conditions and provide education to patients and their families regarding illnesses and community resources.
Requirements
Candidates must be current respiratory therapy students nearing graduation, board certification, and licensure. The role is specifically designed for those transitioning into a professional respiratory therapist position upon completion of their credentials.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $51k | Respiratory Therapy median $74k (middle half $62k–$105k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$52k in purchasing power | Maine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Maine | 15 active | 3,915 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 63% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,246 in the last 30 days | 727 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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