Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Respiratory Therapist
  • Location: Coldwater, MI
  • Schedule: 7:00am - 4:30pm, Days

Job Summary

Our Respiratory Therapists demonstrate patient care second to none through providing therapeutic techniques with a companionate and individualized approach.

Our Respiratory Therapists provide care to patients who experience obstacles breathing and collaborate with our team of medical professionals to ensure all of our patients’ needs are met, aiming to improve their lung functions and establish a sense of comfort.

The Respiratory Therapist must be a team player who has superb communication skills in order to share complex information with patients and collaborate with Physicians.

Duties

  • Provides Respiratory Therapy treatment to all patients as directed in accordance with best practices and department standards
  • Interviews and examines patients with breathing related disorders
  • Records patient treatment, response, and progress
  • Inspects, tests, maintains, and operates respiratory therapy equipment
  • Performs chest examinations as needed
  • Consult with physicians to develop patient treatment plans
  • Monitor and record patients' progress
  • Provides guidance and education to all staff members and patients regarding respiratory care
  • Ability to succeed in situations under pressure while maintaining patience, tact and endurance

Qualifications

  • Demonstrates eligibility to work for any employer in the U.S.
  • Graduate of an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the state of Michigan
  • Must have BLS, ACLS & PALS certifications or obtain certification within 90 days of employment
  • Ability to perform Respiratory Therapy procedures independently and have superior problem-solving skills
  • Ability to effectively educate others
  • Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times
  • Detail-oriented, conscientious and committed to precision in work results
  • Ability to relate to and work effectively with a wonderfully diverse populace
  • Ability to multitask and move between responsibilities in fluid manner
  • Ability to independently problem-solve
  • Committed to contributing to a positive environment, even in rapidly changing circumstances.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment while maintaining positive energy.
  • Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for professional advancement.
  • Able to work compassionately with patients and coworkers to exhibit patient care second to none
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and drive.
  • Exudes respect and flexibility to impact the workplace in a positive manner.
  • Detail-oriented, conscientious and committed to precision in work results.
  • Ability to perform to a high level of accuracy
  • Friendly, empathetic, & respectful
  • Reliable in work results, timeliness & attendance

Physical Requirements

  • Tolerate exposure to infectious diseases
  • Must be able to help assist patients in any capacity
  • Must be able to push workstations
  • Must be able to move around the hospital in an efficient manner
  • Must be able to physical activity such as chest compressions, push equipment from one are to another efficiently, and carry supplies when and where needed.

Benefit Highlights

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Short & Long Disability and Life Term insurance
  • Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic respiratory treatments and care to patients with breathing obstacles to improve lung function. Collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans and educate staff and patients on respiratory care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EducationMultitaskingClinical DocumentationEquipment MaintenanceCollaboration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 49 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 59% have no call, 47% 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

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 18 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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