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Island Health
Anacortes, Washington

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy, Day Shift, Part Time

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$36.65-$54.97/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

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

  • 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 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

  • 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 care teams to develop treatment plans and provide patient education across inpatient and emergency settings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Washington State license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and possess RRT or CRT credentials. Additionally, certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NRP are required to ensure safe and effective patient care.

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, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $96k (middle half $88k–$115k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Washington43 active4,016 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 53% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,258 in the last 30 days743 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend−1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 15 employers
13
<$80k
3
$80k-90k
2
$90k-100k
7
$100k-110k
2
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
76%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
14%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$41.44-$68.5/hr
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#3

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#4

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$35.5-$53.25/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,013 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Island Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Anacortes, WA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Differential Pay
Continuing Education
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.