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Anacortes, Washington

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy, Variable Shift, Per Diem

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36.65-$54.97/hr

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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist – per DIEM (Variable Shift)

  • Location: Anacortes, WA
  • Schedule: 0.0 FTE / Per Diem | Variable Shifts
  • 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

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, and maintaining respiratory equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current Washington State License to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and hold either an RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Required certifications include AHA BLS, ACLS, and NRP.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Ventilator ManagementEquipment MaintenanceHome Oxygen Services Coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy, Variable Shift, Per Diem at Island Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,900 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Relocation assistance
15%
PSLF eligible
11%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 90% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,900 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Anacortes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$733k
Typical market rent
$2,551/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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Vision Insurance
Continuing Education
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