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Commerce Charter Township, Michigan

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Up to $6,000 Sign on Bonus, Based on Relevant Experience

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, acts as a professional member of the health care team by providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.

Provides therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and diagnostic tests for patients with, or at risk of, abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team to develop optimal cardiopulmonary care plans for patients.

Performs patient assessments, evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy, and determines which respiratory care activities can be delegated to other care team members.

Instructs employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluates their competence.

May function as an in-charge therapist and preceptor, as requested.

Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.

Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of MichiganMichigan.

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care.

This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care.

For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

EEO Statement

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Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Key Responsibilities

Provides respiratory therapy services, diagnostic tests, and rehabilitative procedures for patients with cardiopulmonary system abnormalities. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and implement optimal cardiopulmonary care plans.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program and an Associate degree in Science or Allied Health. Must hold current RRT registration by the NBRC and BCLS certification, with ACLS preferred.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic testingTherapeutic proceduresClinical collaborationPrecepting

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 62% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.1% 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).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Detroit, Michigan
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program