Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Chewelah, Washington
Providence Saint Joseph's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Chewelah, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position floats between units and may require travel to a nearby facility (~25 minutes away).
• On-call: No
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Block schedules: Yes
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Facility Type: Critical Access
• Total Staff Beds: 23
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Washington.
• Minimum of one year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment as a Respiratory Therapist.

Experience

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to require prior travel experience and licensure.
• Prior travel experience is required.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Floating between units and possibly to a nearby facility.
• Every other weekend required.
• No on-call required.
• 1:3 patient ratio expected.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual update required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Fit mask testing required (annual update).

Training & Competency

• Must complete required competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable.
• Facility-specific and regional training modules required annually via LMS platform.
• Epic charting training modules required.
• Specialty-specific WorkRamp modules required for travel and per diem caregivers.
• Basic trauma-informed care training required.

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required due to possible assignment at multiple facilities.
• References: Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years required.
• Skills checklists may be required depending on unit assignment.

This position offers a critical access hospital environment with a focus on respiratory care, requiring a licensed RRT with prior travel experience, flexibility to float between units and facilities, and compliance with comprehensive health and training requirements.