EEG TECHNICIAN (EMU) - UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Shift: Multiple Shifts Available (see question in application to indicate your availability)
Department: Neurodiagnostics
Salary Range: $19.15 - $30.23/hr (eligible for evening, night, and weekend shift differentials)

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated EEG Technician to join our team and play a vital role in our Electroencephalogram and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. As a Neurodiagnostic Technician, you will perform routine testing procedures and work closely with a Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist to ensure the highest quality of patient care.

The ideal candidate for this role is detail-oriented and possesses excellent communication skills. In this position, you'll have the opportunity for career growth, with potential advancement to more advanced neurodiagnostic procedures and roles. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient care.

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.

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.

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

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

One (1) year of basic neurodiagnostic testing experience or graduation from a neurodiagnostic program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited neurodiagnostic program.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.