Polysomnographic Technician - Columbia, MO, United States - University of Missouri System
Description
Location:
Columbia, Missouri
Shift:
Night Shift (3, 12-hour shifts; possible weekend rotation)
Department:
Neurodiagnostics, Sleep Disorder Center
Salary Range:
$ $30.23/hr (eligible for night shift differential)
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated Polysomnographic Technician to make a significant impact in our Sleep Disorder Center.
As a Polysomnographic Technician, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing sleep disorders by performing and evaluating overnight polysomnograms.
Operating complex medical equipment, you will record sleep and wake physiology, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills to explain test procedures to patients and address their psychological needs throughout the study, ensuring high-quality results.
Join us in delivering exceptional care while fulfilling unit-specific responsibilities and patient experience goals.
View the complete job description HERE.
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.
Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.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
See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
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
Graduation from a sleep program or an associate's degree in a science or health related field.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.