Respiratory Therapist ( RRT )
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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 4,013 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $79k (middle half $78k–$89k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Michigan | 167 active | 4,020 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 0% offer loan repayment168 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,265 in the last 30 days | 790 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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