Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (Adult, Pediatric & Neonatal)
Rapid City, SD
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Respiratory Therapist Opportunity - Rapid City, South Dakota

Facility Overview

• Beds: 260-280; Daily census: 250-260
• Busy, fast-paced respiratory care department
• Patient types include Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal Critical Care as well as general inpatient respiratory care
• Must be prepared to care for NICU patients if required (NRP certification needed)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred
• Candidates with 1 year of experience may be considered
• First-time travelers considered upon manager review with strong experience

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required; CRT may be considered based on experience
• South Dakota Respiratory Care Practitioner License (takes ~30 days to obtain prior to start)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required

Education

• Associate’s Degree (AA) required

Skills

• Critical Care and general respiratory care experience required

Support and Supervision

• 24/7 support from Charge RT and Respiratory Clinical Specialist
• Supervisors, Manager, and Director available for support

Charting and Equipment

• Charting system: EPIC (required), Omnicell
• Equipment includes:

  • Ventilators: Draeger V500, Savina 300, 3100A Oscillator, Servo-I MRI, Hamilton C1
  • ResMed APAP, CPAP, Bi-level devices
  • Airvo2 High flow devices, Cough Assist, Incourage vest, ABL90 Blood gas machines, IPV, Praxair iNO

Floating and Coverage

• Respiratory Therapist coverage throughout hospital and Emergency Department
• No floating to other facilities unless specifically hired for that

Orientation

• Orientation provided at Rapid City Hospital Respiratory Care Department

Scheduling

• Rotating 12-hour or 6-hour shifts
• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• On-call schedules vary by facility and job requisition:

  • Home Health Call every other week (business hours 0800-1730; call hours 1730-0800 and weekends/holidays)
  • Spearfish facility call: 1am-6am, 3 days per week
  • Call at other facilities generally only for planned events or specific needs
• Holiday work expected during contract period
• Time off approval: up to 7 days; must extend contract if taking a full week off
• No return to office (RTO) during Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August)

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Pewter
• Free parking available

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Flu documentation (2025-26)
• ACLS, BLS/CPR certification
• Annual core competencies
• Clinical references (2)
• COVID requirements
• Criminal background check
• Drug screen
• Education and license verification
• Employment authorization
• Immunizations and titers (Hep B, MMR, Varicella, TDAP)
• HIPAA compliance
• Physical exam
• Resume
• Skills checklist
• TB testing
• Unit competency verification