EEG Technologist - 140606

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,258 - 108,492; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego seeks an EEG Technologist to perform electroencephalographic studies and related neurological assessments. The role involves preparing and positioning patients, applying electrodes, calibrating equipment, and interpreting test outputs with attention to artifacts.

Candidates should have an accredited neurophysiology technologist program or equivalent, at least one year of EEG experience, and be prepared to obtain BART or BLS within six months.

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 obtain BART within six months of hire date.
• Must be board certified in an appropriate function within two (2) years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform electroencephalographic studies related to EEG, EMG, or evoked potentials.
• Take medical histories related to neurological diagnosis and prepare patients for EDX studies.
• Apply electrodes, calibrate apparatus, and adjust testing parameters to ensure accurate recordings.
• Interpret graphic output during tests and modify the test as needed.
• Communicate with the technical director about daily operations and assist with program development.

Education

Graduate of an accredited neurophysiology technologist program or equivalent training experience

Job description

#140606 EEG Technologist

Filing Deadline: Fri 7/31/2026

Under supervision incumbents perform the range of electroencephalographic studies as they relate to electroencephalography, electromyography, or evoked potential studies. This is a journey-level position. Responsibilities include taking medical histories as they relate to neurological diagnosis, preparing and positioning patients for EDX studies, applying suitable electrodes to predetermined measured positions, checking their performance, calibrating and adjusting apparatus, replacing faulty plug‑in components as needed, selecting electrode combinations to define focal abnormalities, interpreting graphic output during the test and modifying the test as needed, observing patients during tests and indicating all artifacts interfering with a true recording. Incumbents communicate with the technical director regarding daily operations, assist with program development as needed, and perform 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 obtain BART within six months of hire date.
• Must be board certified in an appropriate function within two (2) years of hire date.

PREFERRED 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.

Annual Full Pay Range: $87,258 - $108,492 (Hourly Equivalent: $41.79 - $51.96)

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected status under state or federal law.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.