Respiratory Therapy Technician Jobs in Washington

A Respiratory Therapy Technician plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients suffering from various respiratory conditions such as chronic respiratory diseases, asthma, emphysema, or other lung-related ailments. Their primary duties include conducting diagnostic tests, administering aerosol or inhalant therapies, monitoring patient's response to treatment, and maintaining patient records. They work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals in developing and implementing treatment plans. Furthermore, they maintain and operate medical equipment used in respiratory care such as ventilators, oxygen supply devices, and nebulizers.

Important skills for a Respiratory Therapy Technician include strong communication skills, detail-oriented, problem-solving skills, and a compassionate nature. They should have a thorough understanding of respiratory care principles and procedures, and the ability to provide patient education on respiratory care and disease management. Besides, they should have the necessary certifications, including the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Before becoming a Respiratory Therapy Technician, a person may have roles such as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or a Medical Assistant, which provide relevant experience in patient care and medical procedures.

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Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Richland, WA

  • Health Advocates Network
  • Richland, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richland, WA
  • 4 days ago

Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans Competitive pay rates Referral opportunities? Refer a friend & Cash in! Travel reimbursement and...

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Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Richland, WA

  • Concentric Healthcare Staffing
  • Richland, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Richland, WA
  • 5 days ago

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required Level 3 NICU experience required Demonstrated competency with nitric oxide, jet ventilation, and oscillator ventilation Ability to work variable shifts...

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Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician - $1,921 per week in Spokane, WA

  • Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc.
  • Spokane, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 6 days ago

1ST TIMER - Peds Exp Polysomnographer- Req 10184 Will position float between units: No Is on-call required? No Are weekends required? Yes Every other or so Are block schedules required? Unknown...

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Respiratory Technician

  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 days ago

Description: As a Respiratory Tech, you will be responsible for conducting pulmonary function tests, and providing oxygen therapy with an ultrasonic nebulizer....

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Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Wenatchee, WA

  • AlliedTravelCareers
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 18 days ago

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Health Advocates Network to find a qualified Resp Tech in Wenatchee, Washington, 98801! Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision,...

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Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician - $1,880 per week in Tonasket, WA

  • OneStaff Medical
  • Tonasket, WA
  • 21 days ago
  • Tonasket, WA
  • 21 days ago

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by...

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Groundwater Remediation Specialist

  • GEM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
  • Richland, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richland, WA
  • 30+ days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Groundwater Remediation Specialist to join our team supporting the Hanford Site! This position is full-time and will be based out of Richland, Washington....

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Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician - $2,001 to $2,062 per week in Sunnyside, WA

  • AMN Healthcare Allied
  • Sunnyside, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyside, WA
  • 30+ days ago

You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing respiratory therapy treatments, managing ventilators, drawing arterial blood gases, and educating patients and their families....

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Respiratory Care Assistant

  • Common Spirit Health
  • Seattle, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Therapy Education (JRCRTE)-approved Respiratory Therapy Program....

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Respiratory Care Practitioner/Pulmonary Function Technologist - Overlake Pulmonary Clinic (per diem)

  • Overlake Hospital Medical Center
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Minimum of two (2) years of pulmonary function testing, CPET, ABG, Electrocardiography and Laboratory operation required....

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Respiratory Care Practitioner/Pulmonary Function Technologist - Overlake Pulmonary Clinic Part-time 0.8/Days

  • Overlake Hospital Medical Center
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Minimum of two (2) years of pulmonary function testing, CPET, ABG, Electrocardiography and Laboratory operation required....

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Pulmonary Function Technologist - Overlake Pulmonary Clinic Part-time 0.8/Days

  • Overlake Hospital Medical Center
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Two (2) years of pulmonary function testing, CPET, ABG, Electrocardiography and Laboratory operation required....

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Pulmonary Function Technologist - Overlake Pulmonary Clinic (per diem)

  • Overlake Hospital Medical Center
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Two (2) years of pulmonary function testing, CPET, ABG, Electrocardiography and Laboratory operation required....

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Salary for Respiratory Therapy Technician Jobs in Washington

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Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapy Technicians in Washington offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
48.9%
Bachelor's Degree
29.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.1%
High School or GED
6.4%
Master's Degree
5.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%



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