Polysomnographer / Sleep Technologist
Columbia, Missouri
Sleep Disorder Center

Job Opportunity: Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech

Location

• Columbia, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 to 6:30)
• Shift options include any of the following 3-day blocks:

  • Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Saturday, Sunday, Monday
• No holiday or on-call required
• Must be able to work assigned weekends and at least 50% of holidays during the contract
• Rotating shifts and work during inclement weather required

Experience Requirements

Physical Demands

• Active role requiring ambulating, reaching, and moving objects over 20 lbs
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses

Required Qualifications

• Valid state license appropriate for Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech role
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC Provider card)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required for Respiratory Therapists (RRTs/CRTs); verify if applicable
• Other certifications as applicable to specialty (check with recruiter if unsure)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 60 days of start, including alias search, criminal, sex offender, social security trace, and federal exclusions
• International background check if candidate has traveled outside the USA in the last 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusion screenings required within 60 days of start
• Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) or Missouri Caregiver search must be on file within 60 days before starting (cannot start with both pending)
• Proof of identity (Photo ID) and employment eligibility (I9, E-Verify) required
• Photo for badge required for new candidates only

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (agency form acceptable)
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSpot, or 2-step PPD) within 1 year; chest x-ray if positive TB history
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series or positive titer; declinations not accepted for new candidates after 7/1/2023)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or approved exemption
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Negative 7-panel drug screen within 60 days of start

Documentation and Verification

• Resume with minimum 7 years employment history, no gaps over 30 days, including education details
• Two professional references within last 2 years (not necessarily supervisors)
• State license primary source verification within 60 days of start
• Certification verifications as applicable within 60 days of start
• Signed confidentiality and access agreements within 60 days of start
• Completion of required competency exams and safety orientation as applicable

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Polysomnographer
• Polysomnographer experience within the last year
• Travel experience