Polysomnographic Technician — Sleep Lab Impact & Growth

University of Missouri Health Care; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care seeks a dedicated Polysomnographic Technician to perform overnight polysomnography and evaluate sleep studies in the Sleep Lab. The role involves operating complex equipment, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and providing clear explanations of procedures to patients.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and may have one year of polysomnography experience or completion of a sleep program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of sleep polysomnography experience or completion of a sleep program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explain test procedures to patients prior to studies and address psychological needs during the sleep center to obtain quality results.
• Record and score sleep/wake results.
• Communicate patient status to physician for interpretation of results.
• Adapt test methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal patient results.
• Clean, calibrate, and process sleep equipment and sensors; report needs to leadership.
• Complete necessary documentation and billing.
• Meet Patient Family Centered Care standards and patient experience goals.

Skills

Polysomnography

Sleep technology

Education

High school diploma

Sleep program completion

Tools

None

Job description

University of Missouri Health Care seeks a dedicated Polysomnographic Technician to perform overnight polysomnography and evaluate sleep studies in the Sleep Lab. The role involves operating complex equipment, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and providing clear explanations of procedures to patients.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and may have one year of polysomnography experience or completion of a sleep program.