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Hillsdale Hospital
Hillsdale, Michigan

Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT or RT Tech) | Casual | Nights

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$3/hour

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Work Schedule and Shift Premiums

  • Night shift
  • As a casual / per diem employee, hours vary based on the needs of the

Department

  • 2nd shift premium is $2.00/hour; 3rd shift premium is $3.05/hour; weekend premium is an additional $2.00/hour

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
  • Has attained certification (CRT) or registry (RRT) in Respiratory Therapy and is licensed to provide respiratory care in the state of Michigan, or a Respiratory Technician working towards certification

Responsibilities

  • Performs diagnostic testing which may include EKG’s, Holter Monitors, Event monitors, ABG’s, PFT’s, GXT’s and EEG’s
  • Treats patients using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy
  • Administers medication to patients via NMT/MDI/DPI
  • Performs pulmonary clearance procedures on patients utilizing PEP, Vest and CPT
  • Charts response and progress of therapies administered in EMR. Appropriate documentation of education and Care Plan
  • Educates patients on how to use equipment and medication
  • Performs set up and monitoring of ventilator and BIPAP patients, including suctioning and airway maintenance

Why Hillsdale Hospital

Hillsdale Hospital is dedicated to excellence in healthcare community service, continued improvement, and respect for human life. We manage the health needs of our local community through compassionate and highly skilled care in our clean, safe, healing environment. Additionally, we are a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace and a USA Today Top Workplace!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oxygen Therapy

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 48% 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 contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 23 employers

6
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
19%
PSLF eligible
10%
CME allowance
5%

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 (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 29 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 weekends

Living in Hillsdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$221k
Median resident rent
$812/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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