Respiratory Therapist Inter

Respiratory Therapist Inter

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Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

Initiate and perform all phases of neonatal, pediatric and adult respiratory care.

Required Qualifications*

Respiratory Therapist Intermediate:

• Graduation from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program, minimum Associates degree or an equivalent combination of education of experience is necessary.

• Current license in respiratory therapy by the state of Michigan is necessary

• Licensure and credentials must be maintained by the employee at all times during employment (both regular and temporary status positions).

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), or certification within 30 days of hire

Graduate Respiratory Therapist

• College graduate with a degree in Respiratory Therapy

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 90 days of the date of hire.

• Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist by Michigan Department of Community Health, Board of Respiratory Care within 90 days of the date of hire for new graduates (regular and temporary status positions).

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), or certification within 30 days of hire

Physical Requirements: Considerable physical and mental effort in job duties, i.e., assisting patients, moving equipment, lifting, pulling, pushing, bending, twisting, walking, long periods of standing, comforting, and emotionally supporting patients and families. This position may be prone to fatigue and infrequent opportunities for relaxation.

Desired Qualifications*

• Previous pediatric or neonatal intensive care experience.

• Registration (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care is preferred.

Work Schedule

• Night shift after completion of orientation

• 36 hour position

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes () .

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

269179

Working Title

Respiratory Therapist Inter

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist Inter

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM CW Mott Resp Therapy

Posting Begin/End Date

9/30/2025 - 9/25/2026

Salary

$70,220.80 - $101,878.40

Career Interest

Service Employees Intl Union (SEIU)

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