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Trinity Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT )

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Hours | Schedule

  • 36 hours a week
  • Night Shift Full Time

Highlights and Benefits

Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY

Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

  • 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

Performs patient assessments and procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

What the Registered Respiratory Therapist Will Do

Perform therapist-driven protocols, patient assessments, administration of medications, and evaluate patient response to therapies.

Documents performance and results of therapies (therapeutic and diagnostic) according to policy and procedures (inclusive of NICU transport).

  • Accurately maintains the Order Entry and Charging system related to services rendered.
  • Assists with data collection and projects for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and the Respiratory Care Department process improvement plan.
  • Supervises and assists in the training of new employees and students.
  • Cleans, assembles, maintains and troubleshoots all Respiratory Care Department equipment while utilizing supplies and resources in a cost-effective manner.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Participates as a member of the CPR team.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Must have completed Level I and II therapist competency requirements.
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure by the State of Michigan.
  • Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • At least six (6) months of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
  • BCLS certification.

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 performs patient assessments, administers medications, and executes therapist-driven protocols for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. They also maintain respiratory equipment, document therapeutic results, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Michigan. Additionally, they must be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC and have at least six months of clinical experience.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedication administrationEquipment maintenanceTroubleshootingClinical documentation

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 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.

  • Includes call

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Trinity Health

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
DailyPay
Benefits effective Day One
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Colleague Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement