EEG Technologist - 140606

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a journey-level Neurophysiology Technologist to perform EEG, EMG, and evoked potential studies under supervision. The role includes taking medical histories, preparing patients, applying electrodes, calibrating equipment, and monitoring recordings.

Applicants should have graduated from an accredited neurophysiology program, at least 1 year EEG experience, BART or BLS with commitment to obtain BART within 6 months, and board certification within two years.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited neurophysiology technologist program or equivalent training.
• 1 year of clinical EEG experience at a hospital with inpatient and outpatient services.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within 6 months of hire date.
• Must be board certified in appropriate function within two (2) years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform the range of electroencephalographic studies as they relate to EEG, EMG, or evoked potentials.
• Take medical histories as they relate to neurological diagnosis and prepare patients for EDX studies.
• Apply suitable electrodes, calibrate equipment, and monitor recordings; identify artifacts and abnormal findings.
• Communicate with the technical director regarding daily operations and assist with program development as needed.

Skills

EEG experience

BART or BLS at hire

Board certification within 2 years

Education

Accredited neurophysiology program or equivalent

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment

Apply by 7/22/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

A minor revision has been made to requisition #140606 and does not change the nature of the position. Effective 7/21/2026.

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.

MINIMUM 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.

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of clinical EEG experience with outpatient and inpatient services.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $92,540 - $115,070 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $44.32 - $55.11

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).