Begin your Respiratory Therapist career at Avera Heart Hospital where you are rewarded with great opportunities and appreciated by your team.  See and learn the ins and outs of the Respiratory Department.  Work with Respiratory Therapists to receive experience and exposure to a critical care environment.     The primary responsibility of a Respiratory Therapist Assistant is to administer respiratory therapy according to the Respiratory Services Standards of Care and evaluate the effectiveness of that therapy.     Education and/or Experience:  High School Diploma required Required to be currently enrolled in an A.M.A. approved school of Respiratory Therapy   Certification, Licensure, and/or Registrations:  Required to possess a temporary Respiratory Therapist License for the state of South Dakota