Registered Respiratory Therapist

Wage Range: $37.62 - $60.46 per hour. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation, such as per diem stipend in lieu of benefits, may be available for this role. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, applicable education and internal equity.

Benefit Information :
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At Evergreen Health Monroe, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental coverage w/premiums as low as $0!
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life, AD&D and Disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Generous Paid Time Off/Vacation/Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cafeteria Discounts
• Free parking

Evergreen Health Monroe, a small semi-rural acute care hospital has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join our team. Working together, we exist to serve the changing health care needs of our community. We will provide personalized patient care known for quality and excellence with a healing environment through caring relationships. Come join our dynamic team and learn all that Evergreen Health Monroe has to offer!

Evergreen Health will advance the health of the community it serves through our dedication to high-quality, safe, compassionate, and cost-effective health care.

Evergreen Health will create an inclusive community health system that is the most trusted source for health care solutions

Compassion - We care for and about our patients, families, and each other
Respect - We respect the beliefs and values of everyone we encounter
Excellence - We strive for excellence in all we do
Collaboration - We work in partnership and believe every voice makes a difference
Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community

Adheres to all hospital Policies and Procedures and Philosophy of Care. Consistently exhibits professional conduct that is a behavior-based expression of the hospital’s Standards of Excellence. Performs therapeutic Respiratory care procedures. Coordinates patient care needs with physicians/nursing staff. Transcribes/implements physician orders. Uses assessment skills/patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs. Troubleshoots and takes steps to correct clinical problems;

refers unusual circumstances to supervision. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.

Completion of an accredited two-year respiratory care program required. Requires current license through the State of Washington as a Respiratory Therapist (LR) and NBRC registry certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Must obtain NBRC registry certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within one year of hire date. Requires current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certifications within six months of hire date.

Must be able to respond to varying and demanding patient needs in all patient care areas of the hospital.

Ability to safely clean, assemble and use equipment specific to the department. Performs arterial blood gas sampling and results; maintains ABG analyzers, performing all required lab procedures and quality control. Skilled in adult, pediatric and infant resuscitation procedures. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple orders/requests.

Use of personal protective equipment as appropriate, documentation of immunization/immunity against hepatitis B, and training related to blood borne pathogens is required.

Hazards include risk of exposure to communicable disease and BBP, hazardous substances, and risk of physical…