Sanford Health logo
Sanford Health
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28.5-$44/hr

The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

38

Compensation

Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00 *Sign-on Bonus Available*

Union Position

No

Department Details

This position is full time 76 hours a pay period working three 12 hour shifts each week and one 4 hour shift each pay period. Varying shifts that consist of days, evenings, nights and every third weekend.

Our department is fast paced, different everyday. We have the only free standing Children's hospital in the state. Once you have seniority there will be less weekends involved. Opportunity to do new things and challenge yourself.

Our inpatient RT's will work in a variety of areas including Adult Critical Care, NICU and PICU. RT’s are responsible for vent/BiPAP management, medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, managing RT driven protocols and patient education.

Summary

Respiratory Therapist are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing care to our patients. Come and join Sanford Health one of the largest and fastest growing not-for-profit health systems on our journey to be the premier rural health system in the United States! We’re seeking a compassionate, patient, and problem-solving Respiratory Therapist who will take our breath away and give it back to our patients.

Job Description

What you will do:

  • Assess patients to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications.
  • Measure patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
  • Offer diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
  • We have the ability to work in several clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care.

You Belong at Sanford

  • Sign On bonus options available!
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Salary Increases
  • Shift Differentials
  • Family atmosphere with friendly staff and providers
  • Flexible shift options
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance options
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan
  • School Sponsorships

We are looking for employees who want to GROW THE GOOD with us. It takes all of us to make a difference.

Qualifications

A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program is required; minimum associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Respiratory Therapists must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in their department. Demonstrates the ability and knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care. Must complete orientations, competency validations, and other in-servicing as required by the department and hospital.

Must have current Respiratory Therapy licensure in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Must have Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC credentialing requirements. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Must obtain site-specific specialty credential(s) such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), etc.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

Respiratory therapists assess patients to monitor lung function and manage respiratory diseases through protocols and medication delivery. They work in various clinical settings, including adult critical care, NICU, and PICU, to provide essential patient care.

Key Skills

Ventilator ManagementPatient AssessmentLung Capacity Measurement

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$59k–$92kRespiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $79k–$95k)571 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerSouth Dakota index 88.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in South Dakota14 active4,026 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment4,216 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$75k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 14 employers
9
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Loan repayment
28%
PSLF eligible
22%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$41.35-$58.48/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,991 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
Sanford Health logo

About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Referral Bonuses
Shift Differentials
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off

Living in Sioux Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$302k
Typical market rent
$1,279/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.