Location: Multiple (Columbia, MO OR Jefferson City, MO)
Shift: Night Shift (3, 12-hour shifts; possible weekend rotation)
Department: Neurodiagnostics
Salary Range: $22.00 - $34.74/hr (eligible for night shift differential)

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated Polysomnographic Technologist to join our team and make a significant impact on our patients' well-being. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and compassionate professional who possesses exceptional technical skills and a deep commitment to improving sleep quality. In this role, you will independently operate complex medical equipment to perform and evaluate overnight polysomnograms, providing vital insights into sleep/wake physiology. Working closely with other medical team members, you will contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, ultimately helping patients achieve healthier and more restful lives. Join us in our mission to enhance the quality of sleep and overall health for our community.

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ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Explain test procedures to patients prior to the studies and provide for psychological needs while in the sleep center to obtain quality test results. Differentiate the quality of procedure and patient cooperation for interpretive analysis.

Record and score sleep/wake results.

Collaborate with physicians, informing them of patients' psychological status and environmental conditions during procedures for consideration in the physician's interpretation of test results.

Adapt test methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal patient results.

Clean, calibrate and process sleep equipment and sensors. Report all equipment and supply needs to leadership.

Recognize medically emergent situations and take appropriate actions.

Complete necessary documentation and billing.

Perform limited office, secretarial, and patient transport duties.

Meet all Patient Family Centered Care standards and patient experience goals.

Mentor Polysomnographic Technicians and assist leadership with new hire onboarding and training.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Registration in one of the following:

• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM); or
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT); or
• Sleep Disorders Specialty (CRT-SDS) or (RRT-SDS) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in a science or health related field.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.