Chris Schelde

Respiratory Therapist · Harborview Medical Center

respiratory therapist Seattle, WA

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
21 years
since May 2005

Experience

Respiratory TherapistCurrent
Harborview Medical Center
Since May 2005 · 21 years · Seattle, WA

About Harborview Medical Center

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA

Professional Overview

Chris Schelde is a Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Harborview Medical Center, based in Seattle, WA. As a respiratory therapist, Schelde contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Seattle, WA. They have been with Harborview Medical Center for 21 years. Harborview Medical Center operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to respiratory therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Seattle, WA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Chris Schelde is one of them.
  • 344 respiratory therapists are based in WA (out of 30,795 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 623 contacts at Harborview Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in WA: $61,000 – $105,000 (median $78,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in WA: Providence Health & Services (24), Multicare Health System (18), Swedish Medical Center (16).
  • 0% of respiratory therapists in WA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 66% of respiratory therapists in WA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chris Schelde located?

Chris Schelde is based in Seattle, WA. They are currently affiliated with Harborview Medical Center.

What is Chris Schelde's specialty?

Chris Schelde specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Chris Schelde currently work?

Chris Schelde currently works at Harborview Medical Center. They have been there for 21 years.

How do I contact Chris Schelde for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a respiratory therapist?

Recruiting respiratory therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for respiratory therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in WA?

respiratory therapists in WA typically earn $61,000 to $105,000 annually, with a median of $78,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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