Respiratory Therapist/Polysomnographer Tech II

Gillette Children's • St Paul, MN

3d • $38 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a Respiratory Therapist/Polysomnographer Tech II position for our main St. Paul Campus! This is a .4-.6 FTE with either 10- or 12-hour shifts; 2 days per week. If you do not have a current RPSGT, ideal candidate will be open to obtaining within 18 months from start date. The Polysomnographic Technologist, a registered RPSGT or RST with RRT/CRT, provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders under the direction of a physician. This includes polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care, and education. This position would include the ability to do advanced testing of tracheostomy/ventilator patients, children under 2 years of age needing noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, and end stage neuromuscular patients. Compensation & Benefits Information The hourly wage for this opportunity is $37.99 to $56.98, with a median wage of $47.49. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above. $1.75 weekend, $2.35 evening, $4.00 night differential is available for this position.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care.
• Must be credentialed through the National Board for Respiratory Care and license eligible in the State of MN.
• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• If new hire holds valid CPR through another acceptable organization (as determined by Gillette), candidate may be able to begin employment but must complete Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association within one month of employment.
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
• Excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Finds, effectively uses and provides information as needed.
• Awareness of the current plans of care.
• Demonstrated understanding of age and developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care.
• Documents accurately and in real time.
• Responds to changing patient priorities.
• Provides patient and family education resulting in high quality diagnostic testing and outcomes.
• Demonstrates accuracy, efficiency, and completeness in products and processes.
• Performs tasks with appropriate urgency and accuracy while reducing waste through proactive measures
• Performs tasks with appropriate urgency and accuracy while reducing waste through proactive time management.
• Competence in technology required of the position
• Follow established procedures and policies
• Protects confidentiality of personal health information.
• Participates in activities that promote professional growth.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Collaborates effectively and positively with colleagues and other medical staff.

Benefits

• Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed