Location : Columbia, Missouri
Shift : Multiple Shifts Available (see question in application to indicate your availability)
Department : Neurodiagnostics
Salary Range : $25.32 - $39.99/hr (eligible for evening, night, and weekend shift differentials)
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is looking for a Neurodiagnostic Technologist Specialist who will play a pivotal role in our Electroencephalogram and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit . The ideal candidate for this advanced position should possess two or more certifications and demonstrate expertise in specialized procedures. This role also mentors and supports the growth of Neurodiagnostic Technicians and Technologists, contributing to our commitment to excellence in patient care. If you're an experienced neurodiagnostic technologist with a passion for the field and a desire to make a meaningful difference in healthcare, we encourage you to join our team!
Read the full job description here .
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
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EMPLOYEE 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
See a comprehensive list of benefits here .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Explain test procedures to patients prior to the studies and provide for psychological needs while in the laboratory to obtain quality test results. Differentiate the quality of procedure and patient cooperation for interpretive analysis.
Perform scoring and long-term monitoring review.
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 in order 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 transport duties.
Meet all Patient Family Centered Care standards and patient experience goals.
Mentor Neurodiagnostic Technicians and Neurodiagnostic Technologists and assist leadership with new hire onboarding and training.
May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Five (5) years of neurodiagnostic experience.
Registration in two (2) of the following:

• Electroencephalographic (R.EEG T.), Evoked Potential (R. EPT.), or Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) certification, or Certification for Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET); or
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists (BRPT); or
• Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T.) by the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technicians (AAET); or
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited neurodiagnostic program.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.