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Trinity Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan

FirstChoice-Respiratory Therapist -MI

Respiratory TherapistPart-Time

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Description:

General Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist who is responsible for performing various therapeutic procedures including advanced practice procedures such as, but not restricted to operating balloon pumps, working in NICU, performing Pulmonary Function testing, “PFT”, etc. Participates in orientation of staff and student training programs for Trinity Health which is a teaching institution representing the Respiratory Care department.

Education

1. Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.

2. Maintain current RRT credential

3. Maintain valid State License in Respiratory Care if required in the state you are working.

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 Respiratory Therapist performs therapeutic procedures including advanced tasks such as operating balloon pumps and working in the NICU. They also participate in staff orientation and student training programs within the teaching institution.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a two-year advanced practitioner accredited Respiratory Therapist program and be registry eligible. They are required to maintain a current RRT credential and a valid state license in Respiratory Care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyBalloon Pump OperationNICU CareClinical ProceduresPatient Care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 49 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 53% have no call, 45% 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
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Michigan154 active3,922 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 53% no call · 45% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · <1% offer loan repayment155 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,239 in the last 30 days738 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 19 employers
14
<$80k
4
$80k-95k
6
$95k-110k
4
$110k-125k
1
$130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
74%
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
26%
PSLF eligible
11%
CME allowance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Senior Respiratory Therapist -Dayshift

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$41.74-$62.48/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

St Francis Hospital · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$34-$56.1/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Adults

$35.5-$53.25/hr
+ 31 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 3,919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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