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

Job Opportunity: RRT (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Chewelah, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36
Patient Ratio: 1:3
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Block Schedules: Yes
On-Call: No
Floating: May float between units and possibly to another facility about 25 minutes away

Facility Overview

• Critical Access Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 23
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub Color: Any color for RN/Allied staff

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

Experience & References

• Minimum 8 years specialty experience required
• Prior travel experience is required (explicit travel experience needed)
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting

Schedule & Work Environment

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Every other weekend required
• Floating between units and possibly to a nearby facility
• No on-call duties

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 and state OBRA search)
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required (nursing degree or related for RRT)
• State-specific searches including Washington State Patrol Search within 90 days of start, updated every 2 years for certain facility types
• Drug screen: 9-panel within 12 months of start (instant acceptable with attestation)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work
• Respirator safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • TDAP within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)

Training & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams required per specialty
• Color blindness testing if required by unit
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Epic charting training modules required

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)
• Float policy acknowledgement (may be required to float to other nearby facilities)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills checklist updated annually (clinical specialties only)

Notes

• 48-hour approval for shifts is not granted
• No on-call required
• Parking is free at the facility
• Candidate may be required to float to another facility within reasonable distance

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with travel experience seeking a night shift role in a critical access hospital setting with a manageable patient ratio and a supportive work environment.