SLEEP TECHNICIAN TRAINEE - SLEEP DISORDER CENTER - NIGHT SHIFT

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Shift: Night Shift (3, 12-hour shifts; possible weekend rotation)
Department: Neurodiagnostics (Sleep Disorder Center)
Salary Range: $16.68 - $26.31/hr (eligible for evening, night, and weekend shift differentials)

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a Sleep Technician Trainee (Neurodiagnostic Assistant) to play a pivotal role in our Sleep Disorder Center. In this position, you will learn fundamental neurodiagnostic technology skills and assist with various studies. The ideal candidate for this role is detail-oriented and dedicated to providing exceptional patient experiences. You'll work closely under the supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist and have ample opportunities for career advancement. Join our team and embark on a career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

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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.

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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 laboratory to obtain quality test results. Differentiate quality of procedure and patient cooperation for interpretive analysis.

Perform scoring and long-term monitoring review, as requested.

Communicate the patient's psychological status and environmental conditions during the procedure to the physician for consideration in interpreting test results.

Adapt test methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal patient results.

Clean, calibrate, and process neurophysiology equipment. Report 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.

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

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Six (6) months experience in a hospital setting.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

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