EEG Technologist - 140770

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks an EEG Technologist for the EPILEPSY PROGRAMS department. The role supports electroencephalographic studies, patient preparation, electrode placement, and real-time data review.

Qualified candidates have a neurophysiology program background, 1 year EEG experience, and full or partial boards with BART/BLS. The appointment is limited, 20%, with day shifts across a 12-hour schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited neurophysiology technologist program or equivalent training.
• Minimum of 1 year EEG experience in a hospital setting.
• Board certification in EEG within 2 years of hire; BART/BLS at hire with commitment to obtain BART within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform electroencephalographic studies and related neurophysiologic procedures.
• Prepare and position patients; apply electrodes and calibrate equipment.
• Monitor recordings, identify artifacts, and communicate findings to the team.

Skills

One year EEG experience

Board certification in EEG

BART or BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited neurophysiology technologist program or equivalent training

Tools

BART/BLS certification

Job description

Position Overview

• Payroll Title: EEG TCHNO


• Department: EPILEPSY PROGRAMS


• Hiring Pay Scale: $44.32 - $55.11 / Hour


• Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center


• Appointment Type: Limited Appointment


• Appointment Percent: 20%


• Union: EX Contract


• Total Openings: 1


• Work Schedule: Days, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#140770 EEG Technologist

Filing Deadline: Tue 8/18/2026

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.

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.

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).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

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