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Samaritan Healthcare

Resp Therapist Reg, Relocation Assistance/Sign On Advance Eligible

Samaritan Healthcare, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Resp Therapist Reg, Relocation Assistance/Sign On Advance Eligible

Job Category : Patient Care ServicesRequisition Number : RESPT003635Posted : August 7, 2024Employment Type : Full-TimeLocation : Samaritan Hospital, 801 E Wheeler Rd, Moses Lake, WA 98837, USAOur Values

Samaritan Healthcare is searching for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team! This position is responsible for providing specialized respiratory assessment and care commensurate with training, experience and competence to patients with respiratory disorders. Respiratory Care Therapists recommend treatment plans and implement care as directed by the patient's attending physician and hospital protocol.Benefits & Incentives:

Sign-on Bonus

of up to $15,000.Relocation Bonus

of up to $5,000.Requirements:Graduate of AMA accredited two (2) year Respiratory Care Practitioner education program (or equivalent criteria for state regulatory requirements).Two (2) years postgraduate acute care respiratory care experience preferred.CRT, RRT eligible, or RRT credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), and State of Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification/License.Current BLS (Healthcare Provider Level), ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications.Specific Accountabilities:

Assesses respiratory patient in order to determine physical and emotional care needs and capabilities.Makes adjustments to inpatient care regimen to assure individualized effectiveness according to the patient's needs and capabilities.Educates patient and/or caregivers to provide understanding of physiologic processes affecting their condition.Works in conjunction with physician to provide respiratory consultation.Reports all adverse effects to include signs and symptoms of respiratory dysfunction from therapies and medications given.Ensures 50% attendance on an annual basis at the regularly scheduled staff meetings.Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations.Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies.Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures.Ensures courteous and efficient interface with team members and other support groups.Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function.Ensures that additional accountabilities as may be required by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.Why Moses Lake:Compared to nearby larger cities, Moses Lake has a 30% cheaper cost of living overall and a 50% lower cost of housing.Brand new state of the art hospital slated for completion in 2026.Outdoor Recreation, Zero Traffic - average commute for employees of Samaritan is only 15 minutes!Who we are:

Samaritan Healthcare is a multifaceted healthcare organization located in Moses Lake, Washington. Organized as Grant County Public Hospital District No. 1 in 1947, Samaritan is committed to improving the health and well-being of the people of the Columbia Basin.At Samaritan, what sets us apart is our ability and desire to love. Love for our fellow employees, love for our patients, and love for accomplishing what’s best for our community. Come join us as we are building a state-of-the-art new hospital!As a Samaritan Healthcare employee, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence.

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