Respiratory Therapist

Purposelink Recruitment; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Purposelink Recruitment has the opportunity for a Contract Respiratory Therapist in Pontiac, MI. The role offers contract scheduling with PRN shifts and competitive pay, ideal for RTs who thrive in busy clinical environments and want flexible, hospital-based work.

Responsibilities include respiratory assessments, ventilator management, and collaboration with physicians and care teams, with emphasis on patient education and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Active Respiratory Therapist Certification and/or License (CRT or RRT).
• Knowledge of respiratory care protocols and ventilator management.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator management.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans based on clinical response.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Safely operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and therapies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

CRT/RRT license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Contract Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Pontiac, MI

Location: Pontiac, Michigan Schedule: Contract | PRN Shifts Also Available Experience Required: 2+ Years Credentials: Active CRT, RRT, or State License

About the Opportunity

A respected healthcare facility in Pontiac, MI is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a contract assignment, with additional PRN opportunities available. This role is perfect for RTs who thrive in clinical environments, deliver exceptional patient care, and want flexible scheduling paired with competitive pay and strong recruiter support.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator management
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans based on clinical response
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Safely operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and therapies

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent Respiratory Therapy experience
• Active Respiratory Therapist Certification and/or License (CRT or RRT)
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care protocols and ventilator management
• Excellent communication, critical‑thinking, and patient‑care skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Acute care, critical care, or emergency department experience
• Experience with EMR systems

Contract Details

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Contract and PRN scheduling optionsl
• Opportunity to support a respected healthcare organization in the Pontiac region