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Respiratory Care Specialist - Sioux Falls, SD

Sanford Health

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Address: 2710 W 12th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Job Schedule: Full time, 8-hour day shifts
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00

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 Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and participation in a shared after-hours and weekend on-call triage rotation. Travel is required but not daily, with a home base in Sioux Falls and regular in-office training.

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

Deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications. Job Description

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

Job Requirements
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.