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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - SIGN ON BONUS $15,000

Avera Health

Yankton, SD 57078

Posted/Updated: 3 days ago

Job Description

 

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Respiratory

YanktonSD

Full Time

Day/Night Shift

12hr shifts; 72hrs/2wks

Join the Respiratory Therapy team at Avera!

Love Where You Work:  Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Join a team where the career opportunities are endless.

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, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

 

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

 

Position Highlights:

  • Student Loan Repayment: 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 principal balance faster.
  • Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

Job Summary

  • The RRT is responsible to perform Respiratory Therapy functions to include breathing treatments, nebulizer treatments, blood gas and ventilator setup and monitoring.

Education and/or Experience

  • Graduate of a two or four year accredited respiratory care program.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • BLS Certification required.
  • ACLS and PALS certification preferred.
  • Registered by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner License for South Dakota

Work Schedule

  • Hours:
    • Days and nights – 12hr shifts; every 3rd weekend/holiday rotation required; 72hrs/2wks.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

  • $25.00-$37.75
Avera Health
1000 East 41st Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

 

Avera offers great employee benefits.
• Competitive pay ranges • A full lineup of life, health and dental insurance • Generous paid-time off (PTO) package • Tuition assistance • Employee health and wellness program