Polysomnography Technologist – Premium Evening/Night Shifts

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options with 100% matching

Tuition assistance for employees

Discounts on cell plans, rental cars,

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated Polysomnographic Technician to support the Sleep Disorder Center. You will operate overnight polysomnograms, monitor patient safety, and communicate findings to the medical team to aid diagnosis and treatment planning.

Responsibilities include recording and scoring sleep/wake data, explaining procedures to patients, and ensuring comfort throughout the study. This on-site role requires strong teamwork and attention to detail to deliver high-quality results.

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 the studies and provide for psychological needs while in the sleep center to obtain quality test results.
• Record and score sleep/wake results.
• 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 sleep equipment and sensors. 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.

Skills

Sleep polysomnography

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Sleep program completion

Tools

Sleep lab equipment

Job description

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated Polysomnographic Technician to support the Sleep Disorder Center. You will operate overnight polysomnograms, monitor patient safety, and communicate findings to the medical team to aid diagnosis and treatment planning.

Responsibilities include recording and scoring sleep/wake data, explaining procedures to patients, and ensuring comfort throughout the study. This on-site role requires strong teamwork and attention to detail to deliver high-quality results.