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Job Description Our Mission All of us, for each of you, every time.Our Vision Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.Our Values Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate 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. Respiratory Care Therapists may be assigned other tasks for which they have special training and/or background experience, in order to maximize team efficiency and economy. Benefits & Incentives:Sign-on Bonus of up to 15,000.Relocation Bonus of up to 5,000.Competitive pay & generous PTO.Comprehensive benefits 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, through use of protocols or physician contact, as necessary, to assure appropriateness of care.Educates patient and/or caregivers to provide understanding of physiologic processes affecting their condition, the lifestyle modifications necessary to maximize health, the appropriate use of equipment and medication utilized in their care.Works in conjunction with physician to provide respiratory consultation to assure implementation of appropriate and effective care orders and protocols, and to obtain meaningful diagnostic information.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 to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.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. That's a lot more bang for your buck! 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. We seek to work as one unified body, one visionary mind—all fueled by one strong, beating, loving heart. 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 including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, employee, physician, and student experience.