Pays $57.2K - $91.5K — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$92k (79 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist, Registered
About the Role
$57.2K-$91.5K. Registered Respiratory Therapist. Multi-state health system. RRT credential required.
Join Sanford Health as a Respiratory Therapist, Registered in South Dakota.
Requirements
- 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).
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: hour7.50 - $44/hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Sanford Health as a Respiratory Therapist, Registered.
Key Responsibilities
The scope of work involves the assessment, therapeutic intervention, and education for patients dealing with cardiopulmonary and/or sleep disorders and their complications. Respiratory therapists assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor, and manage disease, providing direct therapeutic interventions to impact cardiopulmonary health.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must possess a degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program, holding at least an associate degree or equivalent, and must maintain current state Respiratory Therapy licensure. Required credentials include the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status from NBRC, along with current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and obtaining site-specific specialty credentials like NRP, ACLS, or PALS.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 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 ~$74k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 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 79 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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