Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-time

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)!

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
• Be a part of a rewarding team.

Job Summary

• The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the administration of all treatments which come under the department of cardiopulmonary services, according to approved department policies and procedures.
• Provides exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times. Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship.
• Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives.

Education and/or Experience

• Accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Registered by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner License for South Dakota required.
• BLS required.
• ACLS preferred.
• PALS preferred.

Work Schedule

• 12 hour night shifts, every third weekend, every third holiday; 72 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $26.25 - $39.50 per hour

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