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Trenton, Michigan

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Trenton - Part time, 40 hours per pay period, midnight shift, $5,000 sign on bonus for qualified external new hires

About the Unit

At Corewell Health Trenton, we provide exceptional care to our community through education and treatment using the latest technology in a team driven environment. We strive to provide a comfortable experience for every patient by offering private rooms for all.

Our multigenerational respiratory department uses a strong skillset to provide care in our Level Two Trauma Center, Adult Critical Care units and general care units. We are proud of our National High-Performance Rankings in both COPD and Pneumonia.

About Corewell Health Trenton Hospital

Corewell Health Hospital Trenton is a 193-bed acute care teaching hospital that sponsors nine university-affiliated residency programs. The hospital opened its doors to Trenton and its surrounding communities in 1961. It became part of Corewell Health in September 2014. In addition to providing comprehensive medical and surgical care for its patients, the hospital offers all private beds, a medical and surgical intensive care unit and obstetrical care.

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

  • Eligible for position after attainment of RRT NBRC status. Required
  • LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health Cares for You

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

On-demand Pay Program Powered by Payactiv

  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • 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 - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - Trenton
  • Department Name

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours
  • 20
  • Hours of Work
  • Days Worked

Weekend Frequency

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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 Registered Respiratory Therapist implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. They also provide technical support for respiratory equipment and participate in the education of patients, students, and staff.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary careDiagnostic servicesTherapeutic servicesPatient educationTrauma center support

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 52% 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
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $79k (middle half $78k–$89k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Michigan167 active4,020 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onMichigan healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 0% offer loan repayment168 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,265 in the last 30 days790 the 30 days before (+60%)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

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 15 employers
14
<$80k
4
$80k-90k
2
$90k-100k
5
$100k-110k
2
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
75%
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
10%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist RRT - Full Time - Nights

$33.16-$51.4/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist CRTT/RRT - Full Time - Nights

$33.16-$51.4/hr
+ 32 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 4,013 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Corewell Health

Hospitals and Health Care
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
On-demand pay program
Discounts directory
Optional identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
$5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external new hires

Living in Trenton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$244k
Typical market rent
$2,075/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
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.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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