Respiratory Therapist RRT | Rapid City Home Medical Equipment
Listed compensation
$28.74-$35.92/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
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- Primary Location
- Rapid City, SD USA
Department: Home Plus RC HME
- Scheduled Weekly Hours
- 40
- Starting Pay Rate Range
- $28.74 - $35.92
- (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
Job Summary
Licensed by the South Dakota State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, the Respiratory Care Practitioner/Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) principal duties are primarily in an home medical equipment (HME) environment.
The RRT will assess, treat, and care for patients with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders and associated aspects of other systems.
The RRT assumes primary responsibility for ordered respiratory care modalities by initiating and conducting therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice and the assigned department’s scope of service.
Respiratory care includes observing, assessing, and monitoring signs, symptoms, reactions, general behavior, and general physical response of individuals to respiratory care.
Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
*Supportive work culture
*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
*Opportunities for growth and advancement
*Tuition assistance/reimbursement
*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
*Flexible scheduling
Job Description
- Essential Functions at Monument Home Medical Equipment locations:
- Oversees respiratory functions of Monument Home Medical Equipment.
Oversees respiratory services by caregivers designated locations. Participates in the orientation, mentorship and education of personnel and students. Provides formal and informal teaching/learning opportunities to assist personnel to achieve and maintain competence necessary for safe and effective practice
Responsible for RT paperwork and required documents at designated location within the designated time frame as evidenced by documentation and observation.
- Responsible for in-services on existing and new respiratory equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory of respiratory/HME supplies and equipment.
- Responsible for overseeing respiratory equipment for customers, maintaining operation of equipment, filling processes, and assuring customer service at designated location.
- Assist Management with providing suggestions for the respiratory equipment budget.
- Assist Management with evaluation and recommendation of new types of equipment and services.
Responsible for maintaining 100% of all hospital and departmental required and mandatory education, competencies, certifications, and licensure specific to areas they are assigned.
Must be available to be scheduled as business needs require, Monday – Friday during business hours and rotate with team members to cover the on-call schedule.
Accepts directives, maintains confidentiality, does not discriminate, upholds MH Code of Conduct, Standards of Performance, and ethical standards of the profession.
All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Required
Education - Associates in Health Sciences
Certification - Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.
Preferred
Education - Bachelors in Health Sciences
Certification - Within 90 days of hire Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Wyoming Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.
- Job Category
- Rehabilitation
- Job Family
Respiratory Therapy
Shift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
Employee Type
Regular
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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders while overseeing respiratory equipment and services at the home medical equipment facility. They are responsible for maintaining inventory, documenting patient care, and providing education to personnel and students.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Health Sciences and possess valid RRT and RCP certifications. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of hire.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist RRT | Rapid City Home Medical Equipment at Monument Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,913 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 55% 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 ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,913 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $60k–$75k | Respiratory Therapy median $87k (middle half $80k–$96k)578 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$76k in purchasing power | South Dakota index 88.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in South Dakota | 15 active | 3,923 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$67k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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