Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Listed compensation
$24.31-$36.64/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Do you want to be part of a professional group of mission-minded people working to improve the lives of their family, friends, and neighbors?
Come join our independent health system team at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital & Healthcare Center to make contributions that are valued and where your community impact is real. Our work environment pairs technologically advanced capabilities with a deep sense of caring for every patient, every time. If compassion, customer service, quality work, respect, and teamwork are important to you too, we would welcome the chance to talk to you about joining our team.
Located in Newberry, Michigan, our friendly community offers a relaxed pace of life many are seeking. When our staff leave work they enjoy affordable living with almost immediate access to lakes and forests. Our county is a well known playground for snowmobiling, trail riding, golfing, fishing, and more. Reach out to see how you can be part of this dynamic organization that is deeply woven into the region.
- Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Job Status: Full Time
- Pay Rate: CRT $24.40 - $31.84 RRT $24.31 - $36.64
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (multiple plans available)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off
Required Skills
- Ability to work with all age groups
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to stay calm and focused while dealing with emergency patients
Qualifications
- RRT or CRT through an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
- National Board Certification
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- One year experience in acute and critical care setting
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide high-quality respiratory care to patients across all age groups within an acute and critical care setting. They are expected to maintain a calm and professional demeanor while delivering compassionate care and collaborating effectively with the healthcare team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Newberry
- Median resident rent
- $710/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 15 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.