EEG Technologist - 140606

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

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a journey-level Neurophysiology Technologist to perform electroencephalographic studies and related procedures. You will take medical histories, prepare patients for EDX procedures, apply electrodes, calibrate systems, and interpret outputs with supervision from the technical director.

The role requires a year of EEG experience, the ability to work varied hours, BART or BLS at hire with a plan to obtain BART within six months, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited neurophysiology technologist program or equivalent training experience.
• One 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 within 6 months of hire date.
• Must be board certified in appropriate function within two years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform range of electroencephalographic studies related to EEG, EMG, or evoked potential studies.
• Take medical histories and prepare patients for EDX studies, apply electrodes and calibrate equipment.
• Interpret graphic output, adjust tests, and document artifacts and abnormalities.
• Communicate with technical director and assist with program development as needed.

Skills

EEG

Neurophysiology

Clinical EEG experience

BART/BLS

Board certification timeline

Education

Accredited neurophysiology program

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.

DESCRIPTION

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 (electrodiagnostic) studies, applying suitable electrodes to predetermined measured positions on patient and checking their performance, calibrating and adjusting apparatus, replacing faulty plug-in components as needed, selecting predetermined electrode 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 indicating all 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 as needed. 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 within 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: $87,258 - $108,492 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $41.79 - $51.96

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).