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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)!

$7,500 sign-on bonus! 

Position Highlights:

• May be eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus! 
• This position is eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment program which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra makes a payment of $167 (up to a maximum of $10,000) from Avera will be made to help pay your principal balance faster. 
• 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 RRT 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

• Varied Shifts; 48 hours every 2 weeks

Pay