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Kalamazoo, Michigan

Graduate Respiratory Therapist (Multiple Openings) - Full-Time 72HRs/Pp | Day or Night Shifts Available | *Up to $25K Sign on Bonus Available*

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

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Location

  • BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital
  • Title

Graduate Respiratory Therapist (Multiple Openings) - Full-Time 72HRs/Pp | Day or Night Shifts Available | *Up to $25K Sign on Bonus Available* Bronson Methodist Hospital

Position Details

Now hiring full-time day or night shift positions at Bronson Methodist Hospital (Kalamazoo, MI):

Graduate Respiratory Therapist - (Multiple Opening's) Full Time 72Hrs/Pp, Day Shift 7a-7p, Children's Hospital- Bronson Methodist Hospital *Up to $10K Sign on Bonus Available*

Graduate Respiratory Therapist - (Multiple Openings) ACC/PICU or Children's Hospital, Nights 7p-7a Full Time 72hr/pp - Bronson Methodist Hospital *Up to $25K Sign On Bonus Available*

Benefits and Incentives

  • Day 1 benefits, competitive pay, advancement opportunities and more!
  • Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 available for Full Time, Day Shift (72hrs and above)!
  • Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 available for Full Time, Night Shift (72hrs and above)!

Earn More on Nights & Weekends. Enjoy shift differentials for third-shift roles, with additional premium pay available for overnight shifts.

Why choose Bronson?

  • Career growth and development within one of Michigan’s leading health systems
  • Total Rewards and Comprehensive Benefits package as of Day 1
  • Sign on Bonus, Lifestyle Reimbursement, Retirement Contributions, Generous PTO accruals and more!
  • Additional premium pay available for overnight shifts.
  • Supportive, team‑based culture

Position Summary

Respiratory Care Associates perform routine Respiratory Care procedures according to established standards in General Patient Care areas and under direct supervision of a therapist in the Adult Critical Care Units, Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Units and the Emergency Department. Therapists are required to direct and oversee the activities of associates who may be assigned to work with them while performing advanced procedures such as mechanical ventilation. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program for Respiratory Care

Experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Successful completion of Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination (TMC) within 90 days from date of graduation. Must acquire Licensure from the State of Michigan; Status as Graduate Respiratory Therapist will be maintained until State of Michigan License is granted

Current BLS certification

Satisfactory performance on the respiratory care medication competency test

Completion of the respiratory department requirements for orientation which includes Hospital, Core, and Department specific orientation

  • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action
  • Must be able to constantly communicate both verbally and in writing. Activities and treatments must be recorded in an accurate manner and technical information and instructions must be communicated to patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team.
  • Excellence in internal and external customer service must be demonstrated.

Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e. g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.

Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i. e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

  • Performs as an integral part of the patient care team. o Assesses patients' respiratory status using basic assessment skills including chart/monitor review and physical assessment. o Performs basic respiratory care procedures including oxygen delivery and medication administration. o Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions associated with Respiratory Care equipment. o Under supervision of a LRT, performs necessary measurements/calculations and assists in determining appropriate parameters for mechanical ventilation. o Under supervision of a LRT, performs emergency and acute Respiratory Care procedures.
  • Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
  • Regularly communicates with his/her shift charge therapist as to activity in his/her area and availability to help areas.
  • Participates in department performance improvement activities
  • Assumes responsibility for professional development.

Shift

  • Time Type
  • Full time
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 36
  • Cost Center
  • 4700 Respiratory Care (BMH)
  • Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer

Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.

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Key Responsibilities

Perform routine respiratory care procedures and assist with advanced tasks like mechanical ventilation under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Assess patient respiratory status and communicate effectively with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program and successful completion of the Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination. Must obtain a State of Michigan license and maintain current BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient assessmentEquipment maintenanceEmergency careData analysisCommunicationNeonatal carePediatric care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 64% have no call, 48% 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).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

4
<$90k
6
$90k-105k
6
$105k-120k
1
$131k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
18% this job
CME allowance
18%
Relocation assistance
12%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

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$80k-$136k
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$58-$63/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,230/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Bronson Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Kalamazoo, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Day 1 benefits
Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 (night shift)
Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 (day shift)
Shift differentials for nights and weekends
Retirement contributions
Generous PTO accruals
Lifestyle Reimbursement