Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy, Variable Shift, Per Diem

This Respiratory Therapy position at Island Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Island Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $36k to $54k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $54000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Anacortes, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Ventilator Management, Non-Invasive Ventilation, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis, Pulmonary Function Testing, ECGs, Respiratory Assessment Protocols, Airway Clearance Therapies, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Respiratory Therapists will set up and manage critical respiratory equipment like ventilators, perform diagnostic testing such as arterial blood gas analysis, and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans. They are also responsible for providing airway clearance therapies, patient education, an...

Benefits package: Differential Pay for Evenings/Nights/Weekends, Continuing Education, Professional Growth, Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, Recognition Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.