Respiratory Therapy: A Hidden Gem at Holland Hospital

Respiratory therapists do incredible work; by helping people maintain or improve their lung function, they – quite literally – help people breathe easier.  

At Holland Hospital Cardiopulmonary Services, respiratory therapists can do their life’s best work. That’s why, after more than two decades as a respiratory therapist, Jason Doorenbos, RRT, manager of Holland Hospital Cardiopulmonary Services, says nothing compares to working at Holland Hospital.  

“The culture here is a happy one,” he says. “I am proud to be a part of it.” 

Working at Holland Hospital Cardiopulmonary Services  

“Working at Holland Hospital doesn’t feel like work,” says Doorenbos. “We are a small group of great people and work well together as a department.” 

According to Doorenbos, the benefits of working as a respiratory therapist at Holland Hospital are wide-ranging, from the workload to the paid time off to the relationships between employees.  

“Our staff enjoys a low-stress, positive work environment,” he says “We get our work done and we have a great time.” 

Because Holland Hospital Cardiopulmonary Services is a smaller department, Doorenbos explains that his team doesn’t experience the heightened stress level that is common to a larger facility.  

“There is a great balance of actual work and downtime, which is why our staff enjoys working here,” says Doorenbos.

Benefits 

• Great work/life balance, including no mandatory overtime.  
• Pay incentives for shifts that tend to be short-staffed,. 
• A generous amount of paid time off (PTO). New employees begin to accrue PTO on day one – up to three weeks each year. After they’ve worked 10,000 hours, PTO accrues even faster.  
• Varying levels of educational assistance, depending on whether an employee is working full-time or part-time. 
• A work culture that is defined by its positive atmosphere.  

“We all get along,” Doorenbos explains. “When you work for a small department, you get to know everyone – their kids’ birthdays, their spouses’ names and their hobbies. It’s very personable.” 

Join the team! 

According to Doorenbos, it’s almost strange to see so many people happy to be at work – you just have to experience it for yourself.   

“I am looking for therapists who are looking for a home, not just another place to work,” he says. “Respiratory therapy at Holland Hospital is truly a hidden gem.”