Respiratory Therapist – Fife, WA

Apria Healthcare•Fife, WA

7d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Accendra Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist in Fife, Washington, to provide personalized respiratory care and patient support outside traditional hospital settings. The position combines office-based support with limited travel: approximately 60% in the office and 40% on the road. Driving is normally 20–30 miles, with distances up to 70 miles, and the role involves moving between locations. The stated work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with on-call duty one week every 4–6 weeks. The Respiratory Therapist conducts home visits for oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups and follow-ups; educates patients and caregivers; assesses patient needs; documents care; responds to hospital discharge requests; and works with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams. The role also involves setting up, operating, inspecting, and testing respiratory equipment, performing clinical assessments and tests, and maintaining digital documentation using an iPad or laptop. The position requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, an active Washington respiratory therapist license, current CPR certification, and applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to stand, lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing 10–50 pounds. An Oregon respiratory therapy license is a plus, or the candidate must be willing to obtain one.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active Washington respiratory therapist license.
Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice, or states covered by the location, if required to practice respiratory therapy there.
Hold current CPR certification.
Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to stand, lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing 10–50 pounds.
Comfortable using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation.

Nice To Haves

Oregon respiratory therapist license, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Conduct home visits to set up and follow up on oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment.
Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Assess patient needs, document care delivered, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs.
Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams.
Maintain accurate documentation using an iPad or laptop.
Set up and operate respiratory care equipment, including oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, and invasive and non-invasive ventilation equipment.
Inspect and test equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
Perform clinical assessments and tests, including pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and gathering vital signs.
Perform other duties as required.