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)

  • Southfield, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 11 days ago

. _______________________________________________________ Respiratory Therapy - Neonatal Position: Respiratory Therapy Specialty: Neonatal 13 week Neonatal Respiratory Therapy travel assignment Client...

Local Allied-Respiratory Therapist, ICU

  • Lansing, MI
  • moments ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • moments ago

Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung performance....

Travel Allied-Respiratory Therapist, ICU

  • Grosse Pointe, MI
  • moments ago
  • Grosse Pointe, MI
  • moments ago

Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung performance....

Local Allied-Respiratory Therapist, NICU

  • Commerce Township, MI
  • moments ago
  • Commerce Township, MI
  • moments ago

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

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

  • Ishpeming, MI
  • moments ago
  • Ishpeming, MI
  • moments ago

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by...

Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Pontiac, MI
  • moments ago
  • Pontiac, MI
  • moments ago

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by...

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,784 per week. Job in Ishpeming Gr8Jobs

  • Ishpeming, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Ishpeming, MI
  • 3 hours ago

LRS Healthcare - Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Ishpeming, Michigan....

Registered Respiratory Therapist - (RRT)

  • Grosse Pointe, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Grosse Pointe, MI
  • 3 hours ago

Associate of Science Degree, from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program. Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred. Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care....

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,016 per week

  • Pontiac, MI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Pontiac, MI
  • 7 hours ago

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

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,786 per week

  • Southfield, MI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 10 hours ago

Arrow Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Southfield, Michigan....

Travel Allied-Respiratory Therapist, NICU

  • Commerce Township, MI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Commerce Township, MI
  • 10 hours ago

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

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,791 per week

  • Hillsdale, MI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hillsdale, MI
  • 12 hours ago

: Travel Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Allied Health Professional Start Date: 04/14/2025 04/14/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 13 weeks 40 hours...

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics - $2,448 per week

  • Lansing, MI
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 20 hours ago

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Lansing, Michigan....

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,878 per week

  • Detroit, MI
  • 21 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 21 hours ago

: Travel Genie Healthcare is looking for a Respiratory Therapy to work in Respiratory Therapist for a 12.71 weeks travel assignment located in Detroit, MI for the Shift (3x12hr days, 07:00:00-19:00:...

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,699 per week

  • Detroit, MI
  • 21 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 21 hours ago

: Travel Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 13 weeks...

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Michigan

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Michigan 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
4.6%
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 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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