Question 1

Salary

Accepted Answer

At Corewell Health, respiratory therapist salaries range from $55,000 to $76,000 per year

Question 2

Work Schedule

Accepted Answer

Team members are considered “full-time” working three days a week (12-hour shifts), which means you’ll get four days off each week. Team members typically have flexibility in their work schedule and choose the days they work.

Question 3

Departments

Accepted Answer

Opportunities can range from air transport, emergency departments and intensive care for adults, children, and newborns; to medical surgical units including operating rooms and post-op; to sleep labs, home care, outpatient, and virtual health care.

Question 4

Education

Accepted Answer

To become a respiratory therapist, an Associate of Applied Science in respiratory therapy is required from an accredited Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program. Required courses prior to program acceptance vary by college and may include English, math, biology with anatomy / physiology and chemistry. For high school students, check with your career guidance counselor about advanced placement (AP) classes, or enroll in a healthcare program that may be offered at your local school or career /tech center. Most programs begin with a Fall semester and students should take note to register as early as possible in the calendar year.&#xa0; Southeast Michigan Henry Ford College (Wayne County) Macomb Community College Monroe County Community College Oakand Community College St-Clair County Community College West Michigan Muskegon Community College Kalamazoo Valley Community College Grand Valley State University For a complete list of accredited schools, visit CoARC - Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

Question 5

Financial aid, scholarships and apprenticeships

Accepted Answer

Tuition assistance can vary from federal, state, and local resources. Our paid, USDOL-approved apprenticeship program allows for an immersive experience and can vary in scope depending on location. If a career in respiratory therapy interests you, sign up for a job shadow experience. Your job shadow host can answer your questions about working in the field of respiratory therapy, current apprenticeship availability, and more. Completing a job shadow is a requirement prior to applying for an apprenticeship position. Our RT apprenticeship program is currently full. Please check our frequently updated job postings for available apprenticeship opportunities.

Question 6

Job shadows in respiratory therapy

Accepted Answer

If you would like to job shadow a respiratory therapist at one of our Corewell Health locations, please email the following contacts: West Michigan: Kathleen Smith at&#xa0;kathleen.smith@corewellhealth.org Southeast Michigan: Andrew Hazergian at andrew.hazergian@corewellhealth.org Southwest Michigan: Nicholas Jenema at nicholas.jenema@corewellhealth.org&#xa0;

Question 7

Salary

Accepted Answer

At Corewell Health, respiratory therapist salaries range from $55,000 to $76,000 per year

Question 8

Work Schedule

Accepted Answer

Team members are considered “full-time” working three days a week (12-hour shifts), which means you’ll get four days off each week. Team members typically have flexibility in their work schedule and choose the days they work.

Question 9

Departments

Accepted Answer

Opportunities can range from air transport, emergency departments and intensive care for adults, children, and newborns; to medical surgical units including operating rooms and post-op; to sleep labs, home care, outpatient, and virtual health care.

Question 10

Education

Accepted Answer

To become a respiratory therapist, an Associate of Applied Science in respiratory therapy is required from an accredited Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program. Required courses prior to program acceptance vary by college and may include English, math, biology with anatomy / physiology and chemistry. For high school students, check with your career guidance counselor about advanced placement (AP) classes, or enroll in a healthcare program that may be offered at your local school or career /tech center. Most programs begin with a Fall semester and students should take note to register as early as possible in the calendar year.&#xa0; Southeast Michigan Henry Ford College (Wayne County) Macomb Community College Monroe County Community College Oakand Community College St-Clair County Community College West Michigan Muskegon Community College Kalamazoo Valley Community College Grand Valley State University For a complete list of accredited schools, visit CoARC - Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

Question 11

Financial aid, scholarships and apprenticeships

Accepted Answer

Tuition assistance can vary from federal, state, and local resources. Our paid, USDOL-approved apprenticeship program allows for an immersive experience and can vary in scope depending on location. If a career in respiratory therapy interests you, sign up for a job shadow experience. Your job shadow host can answer your questions about working in the field of respiratory therapy, current apprenticeship availability, and more. Completing a job shadow is a requirement prior to applying for an apprenticeship position. Our RT apprenticeship program is currently full. Please check our frequently updated job postings for available apprenticeship opportunities.

Question 12

Job shadows in respiratory therapy

Accepted Answer

If you would like to job shadow a respiratory therapist at one of our Corewell Health locations, please email the following contacts: West Michigan: Kathleen Smith at&#xa0;kathleen.smith@corewellhealth.org Southeast Michigan: Andrew Hazergian at andrew.hazergian@corewellhealth.org Southwest Michigan: Nicholas Jenema at nicholas.jenema@corewellhealth.org&#xa0;

Breathe, just breathe.

Join our team to receive bonus incentives up to $25,000^*

^{If you're 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED, you can be a Respiratory Therapy Apprentice! Apply here}

Breathe, just breathe.

Join our team to receive bonus incentives up to $25,000*

If you're 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED, you can be a Respiratory Therapy Apprentice! Apply here

Join our team to receive bonus incentives up to $25,000^*

^{If you're 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED, you can be a Respiratory Therapy Apprentice! Apply here}