Neurodiagnostic Assistant - Sleep Lab
About The Position
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. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
Nice To Haves
- Six (6) months experience in a hospital setting.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- 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 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
