Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT )
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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
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).
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