Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
$30,000 SIGN ON BONUS
More Than Just Care, It’s Community
Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That’s life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.
If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.
Responsibilities
- Perform a full range of respiratory care treatments-including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, ventilator management, and diagnostic monitoring-for patients across all care areas.
- Respond to emergencies by providing airway management, supporting Code Blue/Pediatric/Medical Response teams, attending high-risk deliveries, and assisting with neonatal resuscitation and transport stabilization.
- Assess patients’ respiratory status and develop individualized plans of care using provider orders and approved Respiratory Care Protocols.
- Maintain accurate documentation, enter charges, verify orders, follow infection control practices, and support equipment processing and supply readiness.
- Support patient education and pulmonary rehabilitation by supervising exercise sessions, teaching breathing techniques, monitoring clinical responses, documenting progress, and coordinating home respiratory equipment when needed.
Requirements
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) who is registry-eligible allowed entry into job classification – RRT must be obtained within 4 months to remain in RRT classification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is preferred and is required within the first 6 months of hire.
- Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan or eligible to apply
- Clinical exposure to all aspects of pediatric and adult respiratory care required.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred.
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) and Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACC) through the NBRC are preferred.
We Offer
- Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in-person and online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance.
- Thrive: Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.
- Be Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges.
- Be Heard: Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings.
About the Company
At Munson, your work matters - and your growth does too. Discover where your skills can shine.
Additional Information
Schedule: Primarily Day Shift, 12-hour shifts, 6:42AM-7:12PM, will be required to cover a few night shifts per year
Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.
Apply today!
Location: Traverse City, USA
Salary: $30,000 (one-time sign-on bonus)
Employment Type: Full Time
Categories: Clinical Services