Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Unit - New Grads

**Open to 2025 New Graduates!** Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.


Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.


You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.




Avera is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the team!! **May be eligible for a $15,000-$20,000 with a 2-3 year commitment** Position Highlights: Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1! Options for Free Health Insurance! Student Loan Repayment: This position may be 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 principal balance faster. Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients. Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact. Job Summary Primarily responsible to administer respiratory therapy according to the Respiratory Care Services Standards of Care and evaluate the effectiveness of that therapy. 


Education and/or Experience Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school required. A graduate of an A.M.A approved school of Respiratory preferred. Certification, Licensure, Registration Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Respiratory Therapist in the State of South Dakota is required.   Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required within 6 months of hire date.  Work Schedule Varied Day/Night Shifts: every other weekend, every other holiday, occasional weekend; 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 What Makes Avera Special?