Hospital Highlights: Hospital welcomes new staffers

Respiratory therapist Susan Patton has joined the hospital working in a “supplemental” or as needed position. Ms. Patton has been working continuously since graduation at Providence St. Mary in Walla Walla. Susan received her undergraduate degree at Walla Walla and her RT degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb.

Justin Arbury, radiologic technologist, has joined the radiology staff as a supplemental caregiver. Justin is a graduate of Omak High School and obtained his radiologic tech degree from Wenatchee Valley College. He is currently working full time at Gritman Medical Center.

Nicole “Nycci” Bezdicek, radiologic technologistm is also joining our radiology team as a supplemental caregiver. Nycci received her radiology degree from Lewis-Clark State College and has recently been working at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino and St. Mary’s Hospital in Cottonwood.

Joining our environmental services team is Caroline Cook. A graduate of Garfield-Palouse High School, she comes to us with prior experience working at LaQuinta Inn & Suites in Moscow.

Also new in environmental services is Candis Koerner. Candis and her family recently moved to the Palouse from Texas.

Tamara Harrington has re-joined our dietary crew as a cook. Tamara has previous experience as a cook here having filled in on both supplemental and temporary occasions. Aside from cook duties, Tamara has also held positions as a health unit coordinator at Sacred Heart Medical Center and as a front office assistant at the Spokane Community College Career and Employment Center.

David E. Womack, CEO

Whitman Hospital & Medical Center