registered nurse

surgical technician

medical technologist

sterilization technician

registered nurse - operating room

Gritman Medical Center

What is the best part of working at the company?
The medical personnel were friendly and helped me learn to work with challenged patients. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sometimes I wished I could have gotten in more hours. Sometimes the patient went home, or was placed at another facility soon after I arrived at the hospital. But I enjoyed time I was there... most of the time. Some patients were more challenging than others.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
We greet anyone we see near us in the hallway... employees or visitors. Most everyone was pleasant. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Spending time in the emergency department or the med surg department observing a patient who was not to be left on their own due to mental health or fall issues. I made sure my patient had meals or beverages, maybe a hot blanket. I tried to make sure they were comfortable. I recorded their actions every 15 minutes for medical staff. In the emergency department, I walked them to the bathroom, I sometimes sat outside the shower room while they showered. I took some of them on walks, if allowed by their doctor, or charge nurse. I enjoyed working at Gritman. I was there for three years before moving to Bremerton.

Besides poor management in the kitchen where I worked mostly it was overall just a terrible position. Though I worked full time hours with multiple jobs I was required to do (it would change daily from dishwasher, kitchen aide to cafe hostess/cashier) I didn't receive ANY full time benefits. Because of the "special" title for what my entry job was called I was required to work any hours I was told to which always ended up being anywhere between 35 to 45 hours per week but I didn't get Health, Dental or any kind of benefits. When I had an opportunity to move into a different position my manager decided that I wasn't "enthusiastic" enough for it though I wanted it more than anything because there wasn't any one else to fill MY position. I was a dishwasher, handled the cafe (stocked, served cashiered), help with food deliveries to patients and stocked nurse/doctor staff rooms (all usually individual positions with benefits). It was overall just a TERRIBLE experience.

I really enjoy working for Gritman. They have a great workplace culture in my experience and everyone is so nice! My job has some flexibility in hours since it is not direct patient care. I am able to have the flexibility if I need to run to an appointment or anything like that! My boss is wonderful and very considerate regarding my work-life balance and trying to prevent burnout. She is very wonderful to work with! This is the first job I have ever had where people give gifts and are super nice and friendly almost always! I would say the hardest part of my job can be that sometimes people need to call me outside of hours that I am at work for questions. This is something everyone avoids doing but when it has to happen it can be a little disruptive but those are few and far between! What I love most about this job is how much I feel like I make a difference! Everyone here is great about giving recognition and showing appreciation! Also, just the nature of the field is a great place to make a difference!

I've been with GMC for over a decade. I have consistently seen Gritman continue to grow and strive to serve the community more each year. 
There are areas that need improvement and I believe that Gritman's leaders do try to address them. 
Gritman offers opportunities for growth, education and reasonable pay, especially being so close to the Washington border.  
In an average day I am checked in with by my leadership at least once. I am supported when I ask questions or have concerns. 
Being in a small community, there is occasional drama/gossip. That is something that in any workplace will happen. Gritman does try to limit this. The hardest part of the day would be staffing issues. Since the pandemic hiring and keeping employees has been a hardship all over. The best part of my job is being able to serve others and hopefully get a smile out of the experience. I feel as though the Gritman Values are exceptional and that most of the employees try to live up to that standard.

I've been working in therapy for a few years now and can confidently say to anyone looking for work as a PT, OT, or SLP, that the environment could not be better.  Coworkers are supportive and collaborative, and everyone (including the boss) has a great sense of humor while taking their jobs very seriously.  Patient care is what it's all about, and our patients often feel like family when they move on.  It's not perfect, of course, but it's as perfect as I've ever experienced in a work place with a lot of different personalities.  Also love that the different disciplines respect each other's work here and defer to others' expertise when needed rather than try to protect turf.  Egos are really kept in check here!

Management is wonderful. Makes you feel welcome and part of the overall team, no matter what area of the hospital you work in. In my particular department we are given a lot of autonomy and are trusted by our manager so there is no micromanaging at all. The culture at Gritman is driven by Aidet and The Gritman Way and I feel most employees abide by that. There is a lot of interdepartmental collaboration and so communication is key, which sometimes is lacking. Also the EMR is definitely outdated but that is being remedied in the next year with an upgrade to Epic. 

I moved across the country from a big university hospital to work at Gritman.  I was and continue to be so impressed with the dedication the facility has for the community.  The staff and patients are treated like family from the moment you walk through the door.  The hardest part of the job for me has been leaving me friends and family and the wealth of resources we had available back home for patients but the staff here have been great welcoming me and educating me on the differences of the region. I don't regret the move! 

This is the best company I have worked for to date. As a college student, it is often hard to find jobs that can accommodate my schedule. My boss is able to allow me a lot of flexibility in my role that has improved my quality of life (and my grades) and has helped to nurture a healthy work life balance. I have already learned so much in my current role, and have been given the opportunity to take on projects and opportunities that will help me be successful later on in my career. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Some coworkers were good to work with

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management. They have favorites and it’s clear who they are. Do not expect fairness.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic. There are a lot of inexperienced staff that run the floors. Turnover is high. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Tense. Management is constantly in meeting and if by chance yours is fair and you can trust then they won’t be available very often.

Workplace culture was second to none.  Really enjoyed my time there.  Everyone was so friendly and helpful.  They are fantastic recruiters of talent and occasionally promote from within.   

My biggest challenge was with the manager I reported to.  She second-guessed every decision, had no trust for me, but demanded me to produce results without allowing me excess leash.

Overall, Gritman is a wonderful facility. I highly recommend this facility that was named as one of the top 100 CAH hospitals of 2017.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Registered nurse 5 salaries reported	$70,588 per year
Surgical technician 5 salaries reported	$1,734 per week
Medical technologist 5 salaries reported	$52,267 per year
Sterilization technician 4 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Registered nurse - operating room 1 salary reported	$2,174 per week

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