Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: 12th Kiwanis
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 2710 W 12th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00
Pay Info: *Sign-on Bonus Available!! - $15,000/ 2years -or- $20,000/ 3years

Department Details

Join our team of six Respiratory Therapists serving patients across the tri-state area.

This full-time position is based in Sioux Falls with regular hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and participation in a shared after-hours and weekend on-call triage rotation. While these represent the full range of coverage hours, you would only be scheduled to work four 9‑hour shifts.

Travel is required but not daily, with a home base in Sioux Falls and regular in-office training. You'll work closely with patients and their families to provide education on respiratory therapy equipment.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive, experienced team while making a direct impact on patient care. We offer a collaborative environment, ongoing training, and a chance to grow your career in a meaningful way.

Job Summary

Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications. Assess and manage patients with cardiopulmonary conditions

Deliver respiratory treatments per care plans

Educate patients on prevention and self-care

Evaluate patient status and equipment performance

Recommend therapy adjustments as needed

Provide care in home, hospital, and clinic settings

Collaborate with healthcare teams on patient care

Participate in on-call rotations as needed

Maintain expertise in respiratory procedures and equipment

Document care and collect data using electronic systems

Complete required training and competency validations

Qualifications

Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or in nursing required.

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate

Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing

Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

Currently holds a Respiratory Therapy (RT) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state(s) where the practice is occurring

and/or possess multistate licensure when applicable. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Obtains and

subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

If a licensed RT, must possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials

as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC

credentialing requirements.

Licensed RNs must possess licensure through the applicable state Board of Nursing (BON).

Active Driver’s License is required.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0263790
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No