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Trinity Health
Shelby, Michigan

Respiratory Therapist ( RRT )

Respiratory TherapistNo nightsPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Hours | Schedule

  • 0 Hours per week, Relief
  • Variable Shifts

Position Highlights and Benefits

Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY

Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

  • Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
  • Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
  • Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

Providing respiratory care, including, but not limited to, ventilator care, aerosolized medication delivery, mucous mobilization, resuscitation, acquisition of arterial blood gases, education and supervision of respiratory therapy students.

Registered Respiratory Therapist are also responsible for performance of bedside assessments and providing assistance to physicians and other healthcare providers with questions regarding respiratory care.

Performance of diagnostic procedures related to respiratory care including EKG acquisition and pulmonary function determinations.

What the Registered Respiratory Therapist Will Do

  • Familiar with all respiratory therapeutics and their actions, expected results and possible side effects.
  • Responsible for complying with all policies including those dealing with incomplete orders, medication of therapy, adverse reactions, automatic stop orders, infection control, patient restraints and safety regulations.
  • Perform all respiratory and cardiac diagnostic studies on patients of all ages.
  • Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
  • Disinfect and sterilize equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Licensure by the State of Michigan as a Respiratory Therapist.
  • Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
  • If Certified Respiratory Therapist ( CRT ), then obtain RRT within 6 months of employment.
  • Working knowledge of all aspects of Respiratory Care including diagnostics
  • Current Certification in Basic Life Support, prefer to have Advanced Cardiac Life Support as well.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care, including ventilator management, medication delivery, and diagnostic procedures like EKG and pulmonary function tests. They are also responsible for bedside assessments, maintaining medical records, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control policies.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in Michigan and registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Current Basic Life Support certification is required, with a preference for Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Patient safety

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

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).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 4,013 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $79k (middle half $78k–$89k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Michigan167 active4,020 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 0% offer loan repayment168 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,265 in the last 30 days790 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,013 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 15 employers
14
<$80k
4
$80k-90k
2
$90k-100k
5
$100k-110k
2
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
11%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist RRT - Full Time - Nights

$33.16-$51.4/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist CRTT/RRT - Full Time - Nights

$33.16-$51.4/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,013 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
DailyPay
Medical, Dental, Vision
PTO
Life Insurance
Short and Long-term Disability
Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
Colleague Referral Program

Living in Shelby

Typical market rent
$1,580/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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