Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Full-time at Avera – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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, Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the team!

**This position may be eligible for a $15,000-$20,000 with a 2-3 year commitment**

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!

• Options for Free Health Insurance!

• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.
• Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.

Job Summary

Primarily responsible to administer respiratory therapy according to the Respiratory Care Services Standards of Care and evaluate the effectiveness of that therapy.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
• A graduate of an A.M.A approved school of Respiratory preferred.

Certification, Licensure, Registration

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Respiratory Therapist in the State of South Dakota is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required within 6 months of hire date.

Work Schedule

• Varied shifts; 72hrs/2wks

Pay

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

• $26.25 - $39.50 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?