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Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Respiratory Therapist, Registered (PRN)

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyPer Diem

Listed compensation

$28.5-$44/hr

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Call expectations
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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

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00

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

  • 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 detect and manage respiratory diseases and measure lung capacity to determine impairments. They will provide diagnosis results and treatment suggestions while working across various clinical areas including critical care.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentLung capacity measurementDiagnosis analysisClinical procedures

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 60% 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).

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

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Salary Distribution23 jobs

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<$90k
9
$90k-105k
6
$105k-120k
1
$131k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
19%
Relocation assistance
19%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Respiratory Therapy

Living in Sioux Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,302/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Sanford Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Referral Bonuses
Competitive Compensation
Salary Increases
Shift Differentials
Flexible shift options
Opportunities for advancement
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance