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Neurodiagnostic Assistant - Sleep Lab - Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Health Care·Columbia, Missouri

$17 - $26/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The role involves learning fundamental neurodiagnostic technology skills, assisting with various studies, explaining procedures to patients, and ensuring quality test results under supervision. Responsibilities also include performing scoring, communicating patient status to physicians, adapting test methods, and maintaining equipment.

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: $19.15 - $30.23 per hour, based on experience ·
  • Shift
  • Differentials: o Additional $2.00 per hour for evening shift o Additional $4.00 per hour for night shift o 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. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri. 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 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · High school diploma or an equivalent combination 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 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.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent education/experience is required for this trainee position in the Sleep Lab. Preferred qualifications include six months of hospital experience and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

  • high school
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Documentation
  • Patient Care
  • Billing
  • Patient Transport
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Scoring
  • Neurodiagnostic Technology
  • Patient Experience Standards
  • Long-Term Monitoring Review
  • Polysomnography Assistance

Benefits

  • Holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Retirement options
  • Paid leave
  • Discounts

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$17 - $26/hr
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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University of Missouri Health Care

As part of the state’s premier academic medical center, University of Missouri Health Care offers a full spectrum of care, ranging from primary care to highly specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for patients with the most severe illnesses and injuries. Patients from each of...

Salary listed on 367 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeEducational
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Sleep lab trainee role in Missouri

Sleep lab support roles in Missouri are often tied to steady patient testing needs and hospital-based care settings. This trainee position may be competitive because employers often look for candidates with hospital exposure and CNA certification, while the posted benefits include holidays, health, dental, vision, and paid time off. If you are considering applying, compare your experience with the preferred qualifications and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original description.