Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Listed compensation
$30.68-$46.51/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Schedule: Full-Time | Union
Your Experience Matters
Lourdes Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Respiratory Therapist Who Excels in This Role
- Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
Performs bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco cessation education as ordered.
- Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per plan of care.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition appropriately.
- Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance. Provides rapid assessment and appropriate intervention.
- Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources.
- Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
- Stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas with required levels and equipment.
- Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates equipment.
- Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
- Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Join Us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
Education: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
License: Certifications: Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Maria Delgado by emailing maria.delgado1@lifepointhealth.net.
Hourly range: $30.68 - $46.51
EEOC Statement
“Lourdes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State)
If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington’s pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: lni.wa.gov
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist performs diagnostic tests, delivers respiratory therapy, and monitors patient responses to treatment plans. They also respond to emergency codes, educate patients on illness management, and maintain clinical equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a current CRT or RRT license in the state of practice. BCLS certification is required, while ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $64k–$97k | Respiratory Therapy median $104k (middle half $91k–$115k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Washington | 42 active | 3,999 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,281 in the last 30 days | 729 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$80k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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