What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Avera Queen of Peace?
Award-Winning Health Care: Avera has been recognized as one of the nation's top health systems, a Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers, and a Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.
Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work in a dynamic environment where you matter.
You Belong at Avera: Enjoy competitive pay, front-loaded PTO, options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle, and opportunities for career growth.
Join Avera as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) and become part of a mission-driven organization with a great company culture and team environment.
Position Highlights:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1
- Options for Free Health Insurance
- Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.
Job Summary & Highlights
- BONUS: May be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a three-year commitment
- Student Loan Repayment: Inquire about 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 principal balance faster.
- Enjoy delivering care with a team passionate about quality patient outcomes
- Appreciate an active, challenging care environment that requires critical thinking
- On-demand virtual RT support is available during all shifts through Avel eRT.
- Seeking to develop relationships by providing respiratory therapies, education, and companionship with patients and their families
- If you have a passion and desire to enrich lives and touch the hearts of patients, consider joining our team in providing compassionate, high-quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Certified/registered or eligible to be certified/registered in CRT or RRT required.
- NRP and BLS Certification within 6 months of employment required.
- Licensure for Respiratory Care according to South Dakota regulatory requirements.
Work Schedule
- 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend, every other 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.
Salary : $26 - $40
