EEG Technologist - 142004

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego in San Diego, CA is seeking an EEG Technologist to perform electrodiagnostic studies including EEG, EMG, and evoked potentials under supervision. The journey-level position requires taking medical histories, preparing patients, and calibrating equipment, with focus on accurate recordings and artifact identification.

The role is a limited appointment with 20% effort, days on a 12-hour shift schedule at Jacobs Medical Center, filing deadline November 11, 2026.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform electroencephalographic, electromyographic, or evoked potential studies.
• Take medical histories related to neurological diagnoses and prepare patients for EDX studies.
• Calibrate and adjust equipment, select electrode combinations, and ensure quality recordings by identifying artifacts.
• Communicate with the technical director about daily operations and contribute to program development.

Skills

EEG experience

BLS/BART

Patient positioning

Education

Accredited neurophysiology technologist program or equivalent

Job description

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

#142004 EEG Technologist

Filing Deadline: Wed 11/11/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11-2-2026 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 checkingtheirperformance, 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.