Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy, Day Shift, Part Time
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Island Health
Anacortes, WA, US
Summary
The Respiratory Therapist will manage ventilators and oxygen delivery systems while performing diagnostic tests like ECGs and arterial blood gas analysis. They will also collaborate with care teams to develop treatment plans and provide patient education across inpatient and emergency settings.
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem (Variable Shift)
Location: Anacortes, WA
Schedule: 0.6 FTE / Part Time | Day Shift
Salary Range: $36.65 – $54.97 per hour
Differentials:
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Nights – $2.75 per hour
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Evenings – $2.25 per hour
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Weekends – $2.00 per hour
Join Island Health’s Team of Respiratory Experts
At Island Health, our Respiratory Therapists are trusted clinical partners who play a vital role in helping patients breathe easier and recover stronger. In this part time role, you’ll work alongside a collaborative care team to deliver safe, high-quality respiratory care to patients of all ages across inpatient and emergency settings.
What You’ll Do
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Set up and manage ventilators, non-invasive ventilation devices, oxygen delivery systems, and aerosol therapy
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Perform diagnostic testing, including ECGs, pulmonary function testing, and arterial blood gas analysis
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Initiate and document Respiratory Assessment Protocols, communicate findings, and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans
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Provide airway clearance therapies, breathing exercises, and patient education
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Inspect and maintain respiratory equipment for safe operation
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Participate in patient transport while monitoring respiratory status
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Arrange and coordinate home oxygen services following hospital protocol
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Complete daily billing/charging procedures accurately within Meditech
What You’ll Bring
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Current Washington State License to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from NBRC
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AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
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Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Island Health, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find a community.
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Supportive, team-based culture focused on collaboration and quality
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Access to continuing education and professional growth opportunities
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Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for benefit-eligible roles)
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Differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekends
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Recognition programs celebrating excellence in patient care
Join our award-winning team and make a difference — one breath at a time.
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Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Founded
1962
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Anacortes, WA
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Founded
1962
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Anacortes, WA