Neurodiagnostic Assistant - Sleep Lab - Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts

Job summary

MU Health Care in Columbia, MO is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Trainee for the Adult and Pediatric Sleep Lab. This on-site role trains you in fundamental neurodiagnostic technology and assists with studies under the supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and dedicated to patient experience, with opportunities for career advancement within our academic health system. This position supports comprehensive care across Sleep Lab services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months experience in a hospital setting (preferred).
• CNA certification (preferred).
• Additional license/certification as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Explain test procedures to patients and provide for psychological needs while in the laboratory to obtain quality test results.
• Perform scoring and long-term monitoring review.
• Communicate patient status and environmental conditions to the physician.
• Maintain and calibrate neurophysiology equipment.
• Complete documentation and billing.
• Meet Patient Family Centered Care standards and patient experience goals.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift

• Day (with possible call and weekend rotation)
• Evening (with possible call and weekend rotation)
• Night (with possible call and weekend rotation)

Work Arrangement

On-Site

Department

Adult and Pediatric Sleep Lab

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $19.15 - $30.23 per hour, based on experience
• Shift Differentials:
  • Additional $2.00 per hour for evening shift
  • Additional $4.00 per hour for night shift
  • Additional $3.00 per hour for weekend shift

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a Neurodiagnostic Trainee to play a pivotal role in our Sleep Lab. 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.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten 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.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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 appropriateactions.
• 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/departmentspecific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma oran equivalentcombination 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.

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 routine 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.