Respiratory Therapist Trainee - Respiratory Therapy students encouraged to apply!

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24/hour

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.

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

Cardiopulmonary assessmentPatient educationClinical documentationPolicy evaluationHealthcare support

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

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$92k
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$105k-120k
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$131k
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$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Northwell · Terryville, New York

$80k-$136k
#3

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

$58-$63/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist 1

$34.2-$55.75/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Augusta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k
Typical market rent
$1,570/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About MaineGeneral Health System

Medical Practices
Augusta, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Program
Payactiv (earned wage access)
403(b) with 2% match
401(a) retirement income plan
Career development resources