Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Full Time Permanent
Company: Avera Health
Location: Coleridge
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for
this position is listed below. 29.25 - $44.00 Position Highlights
Nights - 12 hour shifts from 7pm to 7am This position may be
eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 3 year commitment. 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 payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down
your principle balance. You Belong at Avera Be part of a
multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving
Health Forward for you and our patients. A Brief Overview
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. What you will do 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 1-3 years
Expectations and Standards 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. Benefits You Need & Then Some 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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