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Aspire Rural Health System
Marlette, Michigan

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Open Position

  • Position: Respiratory Therapist
  • Department: Respiratory Therapy
  • Location: Marlette, MI

Hours: Casual. Nights/Hours Vary. 401k.

Aspire Rural Health Systems is seeking a casual Respiratory Therapist in our Respiratory Therapy department. We are looking for those with a great attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals constantly striving to provide the highest quality of services for our patients.

Requirements

  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • BLS certified
  • ACLS certification required within 6 months of employment

RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary purpose of this position is to provide logistical support for the operations of the Respiratory Care Department. Perform independent professional respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, clinical evaluation of care including the establishment of therapeutic objectives and the review of care based on the age and needs of the patient.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

Key Responsibilities

Provide logistical support for the Respiratory Care Department and perform professional respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Establish therapeutic objectives and review care based on the specific needs and age of the patient.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Diagnostic ProceduresPatient Care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

5
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
Relocation assistance
11%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Marlette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$186k
Median resident rent
$873/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Aspire Rural Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Cass City, Michigan
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k