Respiratory Therapist - PRN at Avera St Mary's Hospital summary: As a Respiratory Therapist at Avera, you will provide professional care to patients in the sleep lab, focusing on diagnostic polysomnography and CPAP trials. Join a mission-driven organization with a culture of teamwork and compassion, committed to competitive pay and career growth opportunities. Candidates should have a Registered Respiratory Therapist credential and knowledge of respiratory and cardiovascular systems, performing essential tasks such as mask fittings and electrode placements. Join the team at Avera Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. Join Avera as a Respiratory Therapist and join a mission driven organization with a great company culture, and team environment. Position Highlights: Provide professional care to patients in the sleep lab for diagnostic polysomnography and CPAP trials. Avera St Mary's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital Job Summary Basic knowledge of digital polysomnographic collection systems. Complete and verify documentation. Have knowledge of anatomy and physiology of respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Perform positive pressure mask fittings, desensitization and acclimation to positive airway pressure modalities. Using the 10/20 system for the placement of EEG electrodes. Licensure/Certification/Registration Registered Respiratory Therapist credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of SD. Current basic CPR, PALS, NRP and ACLS certifications. Work Schedule Day shift as needed, PRN 6:00 am - 7:00 pm Pay The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $26.25 - $39.50 per hour. What Makes Avera Special? Keywords: Respiratory Therapist, patient care, polysomnography, CPAP trials, healthcare, Avera, sleep lab, registered respiratory therapist, health systems, anatomy and physiology