EEG Technologist - 142004

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

Job summary

UC San Diego seeks a journey-level Neurophysiology Technologist to perform EEG, EMG, and evoked potential studies. You will prepare patients, apply electrodes, calibrate equipment, and interpret test outputs under supervision.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited neurophysiology program, 1 year EEG experience, and certification within two years. BART or BLS is preferred at hire, with a plan to obtain BART within 6 months.

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 electroencephalographic, electromyographic, or evoked potential studies.
• Take medical histories related to neurological diagnosis and prepare patients for EDX studies.
• Apply electrodes to predetermined positions and ensure correct placement and performance.
• Calibrate and adjust apparatus, replace faulty components, and select electrode combinations to define focal abnormalities.
• Interpret graphic output, monitor for artifacts, and document abnormal clinical manifestations observed.

Skills

EEG experience

Education

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

Board certification or eligibility within two years of hire

Current BART or BLS at time of hire (with plan to obtain BART within 6 months)

Job description

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.

This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.

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).