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Sanford Health
Bismarck, North Dakota

Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 2mo ago

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

36

Compensation

Union Position

  • No
  • Department Details

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

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

The Respiratory Therapist will assess patients to manage respiratory diseases and measure lung capacity to determine impairments. They will also provide diagnostic results and treatment recommendations across various clinical areas including critical care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentLung Capacity MeasurementClinical Diagnosis

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 49 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 59% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $83k (middle half $68k–$109k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Dakota index 89.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in North Dakota17 active3,920 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 59% no call · 45% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,246 in the last 30 days727 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 19 employers
13
<$85k
5
$85k-100k
8
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
Sign-on bonus
67% this job
401k / retirement match
67% this job
Loan repayment
28%
PSLF eligible
11%
CME allowance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$41.74-$62.48/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

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$34-$56.1/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Adults

$35.5-$53.25/hr
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,922 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sanford Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign On bonus options available
Referral Bonuses
Competitive Compensation
Salary Increases
Shift Differentials
Flexible shift options
Opportunities for advancement
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Living in Bismarck

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,242/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Bismarck, ND metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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