EEG Technologist
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
Under supervision incumbents perform the range of electroencephalographic studies as they relate toelectroencephalography, electromyography, or evoked potential studies. This is a journey-level position. Responsibilitiesinclude taking medical histories as they relate to neurological diagnosis, prepare and position patients for EDX(electrodiagnostic) studies, applying suitable electrodes to predetermined measured positions on patient and checking theirperformance, calibrating and adjusting apparatus, replacing faulty plug-in components as needed, selecting predeterminedelectrode combinations and determining electrode combinations to define focal abnormalities during examinations,interpreting graphic output during the test and modifying the test as needed, observing patients during tests and indicatingall artifacts interfering with a true recording and designating all abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the test.Communicates with the technical director in regards to daily operations. Incumbent assists with program development asneeded. Performs other related tasks as required.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited neurophysiology technologist program or equivalent training experience. One (1) year of clinical EEG experience at a hospital with outpatient and inpatient services. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date. Must be board certified in appropriate function within two (2) years of hire date.