Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Full Time Permanent
Company: Avera Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Avera Dells Area Health Hospital Work Shift: Primarily days with
night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of
America) The pay range for this position is listed below. This part
time position is located in Dell Rapids, SD and is eligible for
Avera's Benefit package. Part Time Day Schedule - 24 hours/week:
can vary from an 8 hour shift to a 10 hour shift. Urgent care
Monday evenings from 5pm-7pm and Saturday mornings from 8am-Noon.
every 3rd holiday. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with
compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our
patients. Responsible for the assessment, treatment, and
management, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the
cardiopulmonary system for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and
adults. The individual must demonstrate proficiency in all
modalities of respiratory care, which may include, but not limited
to oxygen therapy, breathing treatments, airway clearance, blood
gases, airway management, non-invasive and invasive ventilator
setup and monitoring. Evaluates patients in order to receive,
review, interpret, and administer the prescribing orders regarding
respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments and tests. Accurately
documents patient assessment, interventions, and progress in the
electronic medical record, as well as submits charges in an
accurate and timely manner. Initiates and implements respiratory
care plans and interventions to meet the needs of the patient in
conjunction with the entire healthcare team to ensure full
understanding and cooperation to improve patient outcomes. Performs
administration, set-up, titration, maintenance, evaluations and
documentation of supplemental oxygen, aerosol therapy, airway
clearance techniques, mechanical invasive or non-invasive
ventilator management, and preparation and administration of
respiratory medications. Attends and assists to patients in
respiratory or cardiac arrest by performing cardiopulmonary
resuscitation and emergency airway care. Performs arterial and
capillary punctures, runs venous, arterial and capillary blood gas
samples, electrolytes and lactic acid tests and maintains and
operates the Blood Gas analyzer. May assist in Pulmonary Rehab by
providing appropriate exercises and education to participants. May
assist in outpatient clinic as needed and may schedule sleep
studies and obtains prior authorizations for the sleep studies when
applicable. Performs diagnostic testing through pulmonary function,
stress exercise, electrocardiograms, electroencephalograms,
oximetry, holter and cardiac event monitoring. Instructs clinical
staff on the use of respiratory therapy equipment and the use of
the EKG equipment. Assists with implementing and updating policies
and procedures, maintenance of quality assurance reports and
records, and maintenance of equipment and ordering of supplies. To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having
visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability
to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and
distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause
undue hardship to the employer. Required Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Respiratory Therapist -
Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon
Hire and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire or Registered Respiratory
Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon
Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work
Experience: Bachelor's Commitment to the daily application of
Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to
serve patients, their families, and our community. Comply with
safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated
with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA
if applicable. Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to
qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with
opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Up to 5%
employer matching contribution for retirement Career development
guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal
Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or
other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with
your online application, please call or send an email to
talent@avera.
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