Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Michigan

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)

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansing, 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...

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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • UP Health System - Bell
  • Ishpeming, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Ishpeming, MI
  • 5 days ago

What we're looking for : Applicants should have a Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Michigan (RRT) Associate's degree in respiratory care Graduated from CoARC approved respiratory care school...

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Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist

  • Trusted Health
  • Lansing, MI
  • 25 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 25 days ago

Respiratory Therapist) Skills Checklist: Yes References: Yes Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support Job Details Job Type: Travel...

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Travel Respiratory Therapist

  • Titan Medical Group
  • Petoskey, MI
  • 16 days ago
  • Petoskey, MI
  • 16 days ago

Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Gross Pay: $1430.00 - $1630.00 Location: Petoskey, MI, United States Start date: 6/15/2026 Assignment length: 13 Weeks Minimum years of relevant experience in healthcare...

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Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Day Shift

  • Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • moments ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • moments ago

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for all respiratory care provided to patients at Mary Free Bed....

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For anyone hired after 2004, Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials (RRT) is required within 1 year of hire....

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Performs basic pulmonary function testing, EKGs, arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, end tidal CO2 monitoring and transcutaneous oximetry in accordance with outlined departmental policies and procedures...

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Travel Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 2 hours ago

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

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 2 hours ago

**Equal Opportunity Employer** Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of current work experience providing in Respiratory Therapist - RRT....

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job

  • Jackson HealthPros
  • Detroit, MI
  • 2 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 2 hours ago

Experience with mechanical ventilation and arterial blood gas interpretation preferred. Assignment Details Facility type: Hospital....

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Respiratory Therapist - Must be a RRT - Rehabilitation

  • Centra Healthcare Solutions
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 2 hours ago

This is a contract, Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position....

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Travel Respiratory Therapist, RT

  • Trinity Health
  • MI
  • 8 hours ago
  • MI
  • 8 hours ago

Valid IA State License in Respiratory Care....

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

  • Accountable Healthcare Staffing
  • Mount Clemens, MI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Mount Clemens, MI
  • 9 hours ago

If you would like to combine your love of traveling with your nursing career, Accountable's Travel Nurse contracts are the way to go. LIVE Life 13 weeks at a time... We can help you achieve your...

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Travel Allied-Respiratory Therapist, NICU

  • StaffDNA
  • Petoskey, MI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Petoskey, MI
  • 9 hours ago

Respiratory Therapist - NICU We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team....

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Supplemental Health Care
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 9 hours ago

Therapist Contract Details: $1,566 - $1,737 per week* 13-week contract with possibility of extension NOC shifts available Duties will include but are not limited to respiratory care services to individual...

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Respiratory Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Acute Respiratory Failure
Respiratory failure is a common clinical problem encountered by most healthcare professionals. On this three-week course from The University of Glasgow, youll expand your knowledge of the...
Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings
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Therapist Certificate Course Online
In this part-time, online Therapist Certificate Course, you will receive a comprehensive introduction to how to become a therapist. You will learn about the key aspects of therapy, including...

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Michigan

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Respiratory Therapist positions.



Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Michigan offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
43.0%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.2%
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 Michigan
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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