Respiratory Therapist
Aberdeen, SD
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Description (JD) - Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Facility: Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center
Location: Aberdeen, South Dakota
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/23/2026
Shift: 3x12 Hour Night Shift (Straight Nights)
Pay Package: $2,200/week
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours per Week

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, breathing treatments, and ventilator management.
• Monitor patient respiratory status and respond to emergencies.
• Perform respiratory assessments and document care in Epic.
• Work with physicians, nurses, and healthcare team members to develop treatment plans.
• Provide TeleRT support to Sanford facilities in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Active South Dakota Respiratory Therapy License required at submission.
• BLS Certification required.
• Willingness to obtain Minnesota and Iowa respiratory licenses for TeleRT coverage.
• Experience in acute care hospital settings preferred.

Shift Information

• Straight Night Shift.
• Every other weekend required.
• All clinicians must badge in and out while on assignment.

Facility Notes

• Candidates who previously worked for Sanford Health must have been separated from Sanford for at least 6 months before submission.
• Charting System: Epic.
• Trauma Level: Critical Access Hospital (CAH).
• Care Setting: Acute Care.
• Scrub Color: Gray.

Submission Checklist

• Updated Resume
• South Dakota Respiratory License
• RRT Credential
• BLS Certification
• Skills Checklist
• Confirmation regarding any previous Sanford Health employment
• Willingness to obtain Minnesota and Iowa licenses for TeleRT services

This position is ideal for an experienced RRT comfortable with acute care and night shifts who is willing to support Sanford's TeleRT program across multiple states.