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Registered Respiratory Therapist Contingent

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How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Michigan post a median of $40 an hour, the middle half $32.89–$42, across 11 jobs that state their pay. Respiratory therapists employed in Michigan earn a median of $38.39 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

Respiratory therapists in Michigan: pay by town and employer

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Workplace injuries

St Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital SJMHS MI in Pontiac reported 84 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,092,830 hours worked: 4.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 6 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Medicare rating of Trinity Health Oakland Hospital

Medicare gives Trinity Health Oakland Hospital 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Michigan's hospitals average 3.0). 75% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 63% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Michigan hospitals by rating.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Medicare lists Trinity Health Oakland Hospital as owned by a non-profit body, and Trinity Health also runs for-profit hospitals, so which entity employs you decides whether the work counts toward PSLF. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.

What Michigan requires of a respiratory therapist

Respiratory therapist license, from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (Bureau of Professional Licensing).

  • Completed application and fee, a respiratory therapist education program meeting R 338.2206, at least a 2-year associate's degree from an accredited college, and an NBRC credential (Mich. Admin. Code R 338.2202).

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Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research

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  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%

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About the job

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

What you will do as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Provide individualized respiratory care for the entire age continuum. Assists with facilitating improvement in the overall quality of patient care. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach and collaborates with the entire health care team in coordinating services rendered to all patients. Participates in orientation of staff and student training programs for Trinity Health System as a teaching institution representing the Respiratory Care department.

What you will need as a Respiratory Therapist

  • Successful completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
  • Registered as Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
  • Current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan as Respiratory Therapist.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association required.
  • Maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Practioner (NRP) and Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification. Both required within 6 months of hire.
  • Previous work experience as a Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Essential Functions as a Respiratory Therapist

  • Demonstrates technical and clinical competence in adult critical care. Applies patient care protocols and utilizes assessment information to review and revise plan of care accordingly.
  • Excellent organizational skills for the completion of patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize therapy and patient care activities to meet changing demands.
  • Communicates with healthcare providers, units, and other customers on an ongoing basis to coordinate services and exceed customer service needs. Acts as a resource to physicians, nurses, and other team members to address clinical patient care concerns.
  • Ensures appropriate documentation/charges are entered for the correct patient, encounter, date/time of service per practice expectations and facilitates corrections as needed.
  • Assists with tracking and monitoring of equipment and requests services for maintaining equipment as needed.
  • Participates in on-going education and takes personal accountability to seek experiences in order to maintain skills/competency.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, associates, and visitors to Trinity Health System. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
  • Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMHS.
  • Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

Employees of Trinity Health Michigan enjoy…

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  • Competitive compensation
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
  • Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

Visit www.trinity-health.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

From Trinity Health's job posting for Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Hospital Campus - Pontiac, Mi, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is a health system with 88 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) hospitals, 98 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) continuing care locations and 134,000 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) colleagues serving communities across 23 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) states. Source: Trinity Health, About Us

Based in Livonia, MIHires in 18 statesPay on its listings: 29.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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