Respiratory Therapist II
Listed compensation
$41.41-$62.92/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
About Olympic Medical Center
Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!
FTE
0%
Work Shift
Variable
Pay Range
$41.41 - $62.92
Union
UFCW 3000-Professional and Technical
Shift Differentials/Premiums
Weekend & Holiday Shifts: No
On Call Shifts: No
Shift Differentials
- Evening - $3.00/hour
- Night - $5.00/hour
- Weekend - $4.50/hour
- Pharm Night - $8.50/hour
Premiums
- Standby - $4.00/hour
- Lead - $3.25/hour
- Per Diem - 15% (on base, in lieu of benefits)
- Certification - $2.00/hour
- Trainer - $2.00/hour
- Student Coord - $2.00/hour, 2+ = $3.25/hour
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Medical Director and Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist I, II, and III (collectively referred to as RCP moving forward) is responsible for providing Respiratory Care services in accordance with specific physician orders, as well as department policies and procedures. Pursuant to provider orders, the RCP administers respiratory care and life support, performs diagnostic testing, and monitors and assesses patients as a member of the healthcare team to help the patient return to a steady, stable cardiopulmonary state.
When working in the outpatient pulmonary environment, the RCP primarily evaluates the patient’s lung function by performing diagnostic testing, monitoring and assessing clinic patients, delivering various modalities of respiratory care, or providing health or disease education.
Education
Graduate of a Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) recognized, accredited Respiratory Care Program
Experience
- One year recent experience in a hospital or clinic required OR
- If new graduate, academic clinical rotations must have been completed in the last six (6) months or a length of time deemed appropriate by the department manager
- LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS
RT I
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), credentialed through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed or permitted to practice respiratory care by the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH)
RT II, III
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), credentialed through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed or permitted to practice respiratory care by the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH)
An RT III will also possess one of the following credentials:
- Certified/Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT/RPFT) – NBRC
- Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C) – Nat’l Asthma Ed. Certification Board (NAECB)
- NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty) – NBRC
- ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialty) – NBRC
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
ACLS required within 90 days of hire if working outside Pulmonary Function Lab.
NRP required within 180 days of hire if working o
Benefits Information
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit eeoc.gov.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services, administering life support, and performing diagnostic testing according to physician orders. They also monitor and assess patients to help them return to a stable cardiopulmonary state.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Recent hospital or clinic experience is required, along with necessary certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and NRP.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist II at Olympic Medical Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,919 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Olympic Medical Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 20 active listings.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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