Respiratory Therapist at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
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Pay
$28.12-$36/hr
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Schedule
Flexible
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Location
Watertown, SD
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Requirements
Mid Level
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Verified Jun 24, 2026
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Money Stack
Loan repayment programs to investigate
- State loan-repayment program
- South Dakota Recruitment Assistance Program (RAP)
Incentive payments for physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, and midwives who commit to three years of practice in an eligible rural South Dakota community.
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Overview
Part-time/PRN- Respiratory Therapist Workplace Details Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and...
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Overview
Part-time/PRN- Respiratory Therapist Workplace Details Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.
Job Summary Part-time(0.5 status) or PRN positions available. Administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under the physician's supervision and by prescription for inpatient and outpatient services. Wage range: $28.12-$36.00 Responsibilities include: Utilize respiratory-driven protocol Management for ventilator and noninvasive ventilation Medications delivery, Bronchial hygiene, and Volume expansion therapy Smoking cessation and patient education Arterial blood draws (ABGs), Rapid Response, Code Blue, and Trauma Teams Other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive
Benefits
- for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of
Benefits
- include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional
Benefits
- for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Qualifications Must possess an Active license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified credentials through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care Program, Associates or Bachelors Certification in the American heart association’s BLS is required.
- Certification in ACLS (RQI), PALS (RQI), and NRP within 6 months of hire.
- Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.
- An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Ready?
$28.12-$36/hr