Respiratory Therapist II (2026-0780)

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 565,000 - 9,623,000; Full time

Job summary

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER in Renton, WA seeks a Respiratory Therapist II for night shift (0.9 FTE, full-time). You will provide respiratory care across the organization, manage ventilators, and respond to critical events while adhering to Valley Values.

The role requires WA licensure, 2+ years hospital experience preferred, and ACLS within 90 days of hire. Strong English communication, professionalism, and adaptability are essential for this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Two years of hospital respiratory therapist experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS and NRP within 90 days of hire.
• Strong communication and professionalism in a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records and orders to ensure correct respiratory care.
• Perform bedside spirometry and pulmonary function tests as indicated.
• Manage ventilators and airway devices for patients with respiratory compromise.
• Educate patients and families on therapies and inhalation devices.
• Respond to urgent codes and assist clinicians during procedures.

Skills

Ventilator management

Code blues response

PFT experience

BLS & ACLS

English communication

Clinical support

Education

Washington State license

Job description

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist II

Req: 2026-0780

Location: VMC Main Campus

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Shift: Nights

Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.9

City State: Renton, WA

Category Technical

Salary Range: Min $41.65- Max $69.85/hrly. DOE

Job Description

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

The position description 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.

TITLE: Respiratory Therapist II

JOB OVERVIEW: Provide Respiratory Care throughout the organization and participate of Valley Values. See generic job description for Clinical Support Partner.

DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Care Department

WORK HOURS: Variable

REPORTS TO: Manager Respiratory Care

Prerequisites

Will acquire Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Preferred Experience

Two Years Hospital Respiratory Therapist Experience Preferred.

Pulmonary Function Testing experience preferred.

Maintains BLS and ACLS. PALS and NRP certification required within 90 days of hire. Per diem therapists are not to be assigned to the NICU unless they have their NRP credential and 1+ year NICU experience.

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 balance to keep organized and positive in a climate of constant change and environment of multiple interruptions.

Demonstrates appropriate decision-making skills and quick follow through on problem issues.

Skill to analyze breathing, tissue, and blood specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Experience with diagnosing lung, breathing disorders, and recommending treatment methods.

Ability to manage ventilators and/or artificial airway devices safely and effectively to support patients experiencing respiratory decompensation.

Ability to respond to Code Blues, RRTs and other urgent calls for care in a reasonably quick manner.

Ability to educate patients and families on subjects of lung disease and effective medication delivery devices in order to maximize their therapy, health, and quality of daily living.

Ability to demonstrate effective/proper patient assessment and performing chest physical exams to determine appropriate therapy for patient condition.

Ability to communicate and recommend daily therapies with providers.

Performance Responsibilities

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

Essential Responsibilities And Competencies

Reviews 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.

Collects and evaluates additional pertinent clinical information by inspection, palpitation, percussion, auscultation, and patient interview.

Inspects chest x-ray to determine presence of, or changes in, consolidation, atelectasis, pneumothorax, and position of tracheal tube.

Performs and evaluates bedside spirometry and pulmonary mechanics.

Recommends the collection of additional pertinent data through chest x-ray, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function studies and other laboratory tests.

Performs and/or evaluates arterial blood gases.

Determines appropriate of prescribed therapy and goals for the identified pathophysiological state.

Selects, assembles, and checks the following equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.

Educates patients on prescribed therapeutic procedures and goals.

Evaluates and monitors patient's response to therapy.

Modifies treatment techniques based on patient response to therapy.

Assists providers performing bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, and invasive monitoring.

Date Created

Revised: 6/04, 7/07, 12/10, 1/13, 2/13, 8/17

Grade: UFCWPTRT2

FLSA: NE

Cost Center: Varies

Job 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 balance to keep organized and positive in a climate of constant change and environment of multiple interruptions.

Demonstrates appropriate decision-making skills and quick follow through on problem issues.

Skill to analyze breathing, tissue, and blood specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Experience with diagnosing lung, breathing disorders, and recommending treatment methods.

Ability to manage ventilators and/or artificial airway devices safely and effectively to support patients experiencing respiratory decompensation.

Ability to respond to Code Blues, RRTs and other urgent calls for care in a reasonably quick manner.

Ability to educate patients and families on subjects of lung disease and effective medication delivery devices in order to maximize their therapy, health, and quality of daily living.

Ability to demonstrate effective/proper patient assessment and performing chest physical exams to determine appropriate therapy for patient condition.

Ability to communicate and recommend daily therapies with providers.