Respiratory Therapist II (2026-0710)

Location: Renton, WA | Full Time | 0.9 FTE | Days shift

About the role

Provide Respiratory Care throughout the organization and participate in Valley Values. This position is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Review existing data in patient record including admission and current respiratory care orders, patient history, physical examination, pulmonary function values, blood gas results, additional laboratory data, and ECG.
• Collect and evaluate additional pertinent clinical information by inspection, palpitation, percussion, auscultation, and patient interview.
• Inspect chest x-ray to determine presence of, or changes in, consolidation, atelectasis, pneumothorax, and position of tracheal tube.
• Perform and evaluate bedside spirometry and pulmonary mechanics.
• Recommend the collection of additional pertinent data through chest x-ray, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function studies, and other laboratory tests.
• Perform and/or evaluate arterial blood gases.
• Determine appropriateness of prescribed therapy and goals for the identified pathophysiological state.
• Select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
• Educate patients on prescribed therapeutic procedures and goals.
• Evaluate and monitor patient's response to therapy.
• Modify treatment techniques based on patient response to therapy.
• Assist providers performing bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, and invasive monitoring.
• Respond to Code Blues, RRTs, and other urgent calls for care in a timely manner.
• Manage ventilators and/or artificial airway devices safely and effectively to support patients experiencing respiratory decompensation.
• Educate patients and families on lung disease and effective medication delivery devices to maximize therapy, health, and quality of daily living.
• Demonstrate effective patient assessment and perform chest physical exams to determine appropriate therapy for patient condition.
• Communicate and recommend daily therapies with providers.

Requirements

• Acquire Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Two years of hospital respiratory therapist experience preferred.
• Pulmonary Function Testing experience preferred.
• Maintain BLS and ACLS certifications.
• PALS and NRP certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Per diem therapists must have NRP credential and 1+ year NICU experience to be assigned to the NICU.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism and effective people skills in a diverse population.
• Effectively communicates in verbal and written English with all customers.
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to stay organized and positive in a climate of constant change and multiple interruptions.
• Demonstrates appropriate decision-making skills and quick follow-through on problem issues.
• Skill in analyzing breathing, tissue, and blood specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
• Experience diagnosing lung and breathing disorders and recommending treatment methods.

Pay

$41.65–$69.85 per hour, DOE.