EEG Technologist - 140770

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers in San Diego seeks a journey-level Neurophysiology Technologist to perform electroencephalographic studies and related tests, including preparing patients, applying electrodes, and monitoring recordings in a hospital setting.

You will take medical histories related to neurological diagnoses, calibrate and adjust equipment, and collaborate with the technical director to support daily operations and program development while ensuring patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited neurophysiology technologist program or equivalent training.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform the range of electroencephalographic studies and related tests.
• Take medical histories related to neurological diagnosis and prepare patients for EDX studies.
• Apply suitable electrodes, calibrate equipment, and interpret graph output; adjust tests as needed.
• Communicate with the technical director regarding daily operations and assist with program development.

Skills

EEG experience

Board certification process

Education

Neurophysiology technologist program or equivalent

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 8/7/2026 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 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).