**Location:** Brookings, SD **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America) Consider joining an **Award Winning Health Care System -** The National Rural Hospital Association has named Brookings Health System a Top 20 Rural Community Hospital in the nation! We were also rated five-stars by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the highest possible score for all hospitals nationwide! We are looking for the right candidate to provide high quality, compassionate, personalized health care. **Position Highlights** Brookings Health System is seeking a **Respiratory Therapist** to join our team to deliver the best possible care! This position will have full benefits that include, but is not limited to, South Dakota Retirement, Employee discounts on services, gym membership reimbursement (and on-site fitness center), eligible for public service loan forgiveness, cafeteria discounts, life insurance and so much more. We also have comprehensive medical benefits, dental and vision insurance, flexible reimbursement plans and more! The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for providing quality diagnostic testing, treatments, and therapies to inpatients and outpatients in a hospital setting relating to conditions of the cardiac and pulmonary systems. Candidate must be a graduate of an AMA approved program of respiratory care with an RRT or CRT licensure from NBRC and licensed in the state of South Dakota. + NALS, ACLS and CPR certification is required. + Candidate must be able to work proficiently as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, doing assessment, treatment, and diagnostic testing of conditions related to the cardiopulmonary systems of infants to adults. + Ability to work independently, multitask, possess good communication skills and provide excellent customer service. **Job Type:** + Full time, benefit eligible + 36 hours per week **Compensation:** + $26.10 per hour, based on experience At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.