Respiratory Therapist – Grayling, MI or Saginaw, MI

Apria Healthcare•Saginaw, MI

4d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Accendra Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist based at either its Grayling or Saginaw, Michigan branch. The position is on-site, with an approximate 80% office and 20% fieldwork split, and travel up to two hours from the branch. The schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible hours and on-call rotation once per month. Mileage, parking, and tolls are reimbursed. The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory equipment and clinical support to patients in their homes and in coordination with hospitals and care teams. The role includes equipment setup and follow-up, patient and caregiver education, clinical assessments, documentation, and collaboration with physicians, case managers, and branch teammates. Accendra Health describes the position as suitable for all experience levels, including new graduates. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, have an active Michigan respiratory therapist license, hold current CPR certification, and maintain applicable licenses in good standing for all states of practice. The role requires a valid driver's license, comfort with mobile technology and digital documentation, and the ability to stand, lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing 10–50 pounds.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active Michigan respiratory therapist license.
Hold a current RCP license in the state or states of practice if required to practice respiratory therapy there.
Hold a current CPR certification.
Maintain all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.
Valid driver's license.
Comfort using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation.
Ability to stand, lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing 10–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Conduct home visits to set up and follow up on oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment.
Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Assess patient needs, document care delivered, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs.
Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams.
Maintain accurate documentation using an iPad or laptop.
Set up and operate respiratory care equipment, including oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, and invasive and non-invasive ventilation equipment.
Inspect and test equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
Perform clinical assessments and tests, including pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital-sign collection.
Perform other duties as required.