Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Shift differentials

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist for the Adult and Pediatric Sleep Lab. The role involves operating complex sleep study equipment overnight, scoring results, and assisting with diagnoses to improve patient sleep health.

We value precise technicians with strong clinical skills, compassion, and teamwork. On-site shifts include day, evening, and night rotations with possible call and weekend duties, plus comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Registration with ABSM, BRPT or NBRC credentials required or preferred.
• Preferred: Associate degree in science/health field.
• Holds or is eligible for Sleep Disorders specialty credentials.

Responsibilities

• Explain test procedures to patients prior to studies.
• Record and score sleep/wake results.
• Collaborate with physicians on interpretation of results.
• Adapt test methods to obtain optimal patient results.
• Maintain and calibrate sleep equipment and sensors.
• Complete necessary documentation and billing.
• Mentor technicians and support onboarding.

Education

RST/ABSM registration

RPSGT/BRPT registration

Sleep Disorders Specialty CRT‑SDS or RRT‑SDS

Job description

Shift

Multiple Shifts Available

• 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: $25.32 - $39.99 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
• Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000
  • Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away
  • Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
  • Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

About the Job

MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated Polysomnographic Technologist to join our team and make a significant impact on our patients' well-being. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and compassionate professional who possesses exceptional technical skills and a deep commitment to improving sleep quality. In this role, you will independently operate complex medical equipment to perform and evaluate overnight polysomnograms, providing vital insights into sleep/wake physiology. Working closely with other medical team members, you will contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, ultimately helping patients achieve healthier and more restful lives. Join us in our mission to enhance the quality of sleep and overall health for our community.

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.

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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 sleep center to obtain quality test results. Differentiate the quality of procedure and patient cooperation for interpretive analysis.
• Record and score sleep/wake results.
• Collaborate with physicians, informing them of patients' psychological status and environmental conditions during procedures for consideration in the physician's interpretation of test results.
• Adapt test methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal patient results.
• Clean, calibrate and process sleep equipment and sensors. Report all 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.
• Mentor Polysomnographic Technicians and assist leadership with new hire onboarding and training.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Required Qualifications

• Registration in one of the following:
  • Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM); or
  • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT); or
  • Sleep Disorders Specialty (CRT‑SDS) or (RRT‑SDS) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a science or health related field.
• 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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity.