Respiratory Therapist - Kennewick, WA
Listed compensation
$35-$42/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- vision manager.
Qualifications
- vision Ability to work overtime as needed High level of reli
- ability. Team player with good organizational skills. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: NBRC Credentials (CRTT or RRT) Current and active state Respiratory Care License Current Driver’s license for state living in. Copy of vehicle insurance card Current CPR card. AIDS training. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee spends some time in outside weather conditions. The employee must drive to patient locations safely and timely. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Key Responsibilities
Performs respiratory care services including equipment setup, patient instruction, and follow-up visits in clinics or patient homes. Maintains regulatory compliance, completes accurate documentation, and participates in 24-hour on-call duties.
Requirements
Requires RRT, CRTT, or related healthcare credentials along with a current state Respiratory Care License. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, current CPR certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 75% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k 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 ~$80k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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