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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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