Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Zeeland, MI (16 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Zeeland, MI (16 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC Valid respiratory therapy license in compliance...

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Dayshift

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Minimum requirements: Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent....

Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

  • Hopkins, MI (24 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hopkins, MI (24 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 4 days ago

The ideal applicant will bring strong clinical expertise, a deep understanding of cardiopulmonary function and therapy modalities, and excellent skills in ventilator management and arterial blood gas...

Respiratory Therapist Blodgett PRN

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago

or equivalent clinical education Required LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon...

Respiratory Therapist Intern

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago

Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in Respiratory Therapy Ideal candidate will be a Respiratory Therapy Student who has completed at least 1 Year of Respiratory Therapy School All Respiratory...

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 8 days ago

Setting: Hospital Were hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where youll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care...

Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Therapist

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 8 days ago

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapy-Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Grand Rapids Michigan....

Respiratory Therapist PRN

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy 2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine...

Respiratory Therapist Part Time

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 days ago

or equivalent clinical education Required LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon...

Respiratory Therapist Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy 2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine...

Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT

  • Zeeland, MI (16 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Zeeland, MI (16 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 9 days ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC Valid respiratory therapy license in compliance...

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,016 per week. Job in Grand Rapids Gr8Jobs

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 10 days ago

Maintains safe respiratory therapy practices; alerts management of any safety issues or concerns....

Travel Respiratory Therapist (774080)

  • Zeeland, MI (16 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Zeeland, MI (16 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Travel - Respiratory Therapist Weekly Gross Pay: $1864 - $2064 Location: Zeeland, MI, United States Start date: 05-26-2025 Assignment length: 13 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous...

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift

  • East Grand Ra, MI (2 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • East Grand Ra, MI (2 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 12 days ago

Qualifications Minimum requirements: Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent....

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications Minimum requirements: Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent....

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
42.7%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.7%
High School or GED
4.3%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
23.4%
1-2 years
20.2%
2-4 years
6.2%
4-6 years
2.8%



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