Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Unit - New Grads at Avera McKennan Hospital summary:
The position is for a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Avera, welcoming 2025 New Graduates. The role involves administering and evaluating the effectiveness of respiratory therapy while being part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Avera offers competitive pay, various benefits including student loan repayment, and a culture dedicated to moving health forward.
**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
- 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.
What Makes Avera Special?
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