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Sanford Health
Bismarck, North Dakota

Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Sanford Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Sign-On Bonus, Varies in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. 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

Benefits & Compensation

  • Sign On bonus options available
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Shift Differentials
  • Flexible shift options
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Sanford Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Sign-On Bonus, Varies.

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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Respiratory Care and possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials from the NBRC. Current state licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are mandatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

ACLSPALSNRP

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyPatient AssessmentLung Capacity MeasurementPatient DocumentationData GatheringAdvanced Cardiovascular Life SupportNeonatal Resuscitation ProgramPediatric Advanced Life SupportClinical DiagnosisProblem-solving

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 63 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score

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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