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Island Health
Anacortes, Washington

Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Day Shift, Per Diem

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36.65-$54.97/hr

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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist – per DIEM (Day Shift)

  • Location: Anacortes, WA
  • Schedule: 0.1FTE / Per Diem | Day Shift
  • Salary Range: $36.65 – $54.97 per hour

Differentials

  • Nights – $2.75 per hour
  • Evenings – $2.25 per hour
  • 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 per diem 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

  • Set up and manage ventilators, non-invasive ventilation devices, oxygen delivery systems, and aerosol therapy
  • Perform diagnostic testing, including ECGs, pulmonary function testing, and arterial blood gas analysis
  • Initiate and document Respiratory Assessment Protocols, communicate findings, and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans
  • Provide airway clearance therapies, breathing exercises, and patient

education

  • Inspect and maintain respiratory equipment for safe operation
  • Participate in patient transport while monitoring respiratory status
  • Arrange and coordinate home oxygen services following hospital protocol
  • Complete daily billing/charging procedures accurately within Meditech

What You’LL Bring

  • Current Washington State License to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from NBRC
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

certifications

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • 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.

  • Supportive, team-based culture focused on collaboration and quality
  • Access to continuing education and professional growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for benefit-eligible roles)
  • Differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekends
  • Recognition programs celebrating excellence in patient care

Join our award-winning team and make a difference — one breath at a time.

Key Responsibilities

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 physicians on treatment plans and provide essential airway clearance therapies and patient education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license and possess RRT or CRT credentials from the NBRC. Additionally, certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NRP are required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ventilator managementECGEquipment maintenance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 68% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,919 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$76k–$114kRespiratory Therapy median $114k (middle half $104k–$115k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$89k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Washington44 active3,928 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 68% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,263 in the last 30 days749 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,919 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$95k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 20 employers
13
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
9
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
74%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
32%
PSLF eligible
16%
CME allowance
5% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$41.44-$68.5/hr
#2

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#3

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#4

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$33.05-$49.6/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Island Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Anacortes, WA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Differential pay for evenings ($2.25/hr), nights ($2.75/hr), and weekends ($2.00/hr)
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for benefit-eligible roles)
Continuing education and professional growth opportunities
Recognition programs

Living in Anacortes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$730k
Typical market rent
$2,550/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.