Decent Pay and Benefits, but mismanaged and worked to the ground - Respiratory Therapist PeaceHealth Employee Review

2.0
5 Feb 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay is pretty decent (above average for the area) and continuous pay increases are given as dictated in the union contract. Benefit's are also okay (Except the retirement plans). The Staff is absolutely amazing!

Cons

Covid has made retaining staff very difficult. Due to the location, it's difficult to get staff as it is because they essentially have to move their entire lively hood for the position. Management cannot offer compensation plans to compete with the travel positions offering 4-6K a week in California and New York, so getting travelers is difficult. The current staff is worked to the ground and almost no one will work OT because we're all so tired and overworked as it is. The hospital recently did an MDI to neb conversion and the timing couldn't have been worse. The floor loads are heavy and for the most part placed on one or two therapists. The retirement plan is mediocre with a 4% employer match. Most Seattle area hospitals offer a 6% match. And management is misguided . Covid has been an absolute nightmare and there are continuous process changes because management can never seem to get it right the first time.

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PeaceHealth Response
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Hello Respiratory Therapist in Bellingham, Thank you for taking time to comment on your experience while at PeaceHealth. We think our caregivers are amazing too! And, we are continually looking for ways to improve, and appreciate the very specific concerns you have offered here. For practical assistance, I would encourage you to contact your HR partner to share your complaints and suggestions so that they can hear from you directly, and work to problem solve where possible. Best regards, Karen

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