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Royal Oak, Michigan

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 49m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Royal Oak - Full time, 36 hours per week, midnight shift, $10,000 sign on bonus!

About Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Royal Oak

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital opened on Jan. 24, 1955 as a 238-bed community hospital. Today, the hospital is a 1,101-bed major academic and referral center with Level I adult trauma and Level II pediatric trauma designations. Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital has 43 residency and fellowship programs with 454 residents and fellows. Corewell is the exclusive clinical partner of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, with more than 1,400 doctors on faculty.

Scope of work

Under minimal direction, the Registered Respiratory Therapist: implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and related disorders; participates in the education of patients, students, staff and physicians; provides technical support for all equipment related to the practice of Respiratory Care; assists with general department functions.

Qualifications

  • Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
  • Respiratory Therapist License - State of Michigan Upon Hire required
  • Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or American Red Cross Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health cares for you

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  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
  • Primary Location
  • SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak
  • Department Name
  • Respiratory Therapy - Royal Oak Hosp
  • Employment Type
  • Full time

Shift

  • Night (United States of America)
  • Weekly Scheduled Hours
  • 36
  • Hours of Work

6:45 p. m. - 7:15 a. m.

  • Days Worked
  • Variable
  • Weekend Frequency
  • Every other weekend

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in managing patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. They also participate in patient and staff education while providing technical support for respiratory care equipment.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Diagnostic respiratory servicesCardiopulmonary carePatient educationClinical support

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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Identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
$10,000 sign-on bonus