Respiratory Therapist/Polysomnographer Tech II

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.

Core Responsibilities and Duties  

Information – 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. 

Accurate and Efficient Work 

• 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   

Procedures and Policies    

• Follow established procedures and policies    

• Protects confidentiality of personal health information.   

Active Engagement 

• Participates in activities that promote professional growth.   

• Attends and participates in staff meetings.   

• Collaborates effectively and positively with colleagues and other medical staff. 

Qualifications  

Required 

• 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.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally   


• Excellent customer service skills   

At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers.

Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding E-Verify.