Night EEG Technologist: EMU & Long-Term Monitoring

UCSF Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in Oakland is seeking an Electroencephalographic Technologist (EEG Tech) to perform routine to complex neurodiagnostic procedures including EEGs, ambulatory studies, and long-term monitoring in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role supports epil egment in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and operates within a multidisciplinary team.

The position is night shift, typically 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with potential transition to 10-hour shifts to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Possession of CPR certification and ABRET EEG credential within two years.
• Flexible to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate from an accredited Electroneurodiagnostics program or equivalent.
• Demonstrated competency in performing EEGs and related modalities.
• Experience with interdisciplinary health teams.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and online communication.
• Good time management and self-initiation skills.
• Ability to work variable shifts/days.
• Independent, motivated self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, ambulatory EEG, and complex neurodiagnostic procedures including LTM and EMU.
• Prepare patients by taking comprehensive history and educating them on procedures.
• Place electrodes using the 10/20 system and ensure data quality.
• Routinely round on continuous neurodiagnostic patients to maintain recording integrity.
• Provide continuous video monitoring and documentation of events with precise timing.
• Troubleshoot neurodiagnostic equipment and coordinate with leadership.
• Manage data per protocol including RedCap, EEG database, import/export, Apex and billing.
• Communicate professionally by phone, Voalte, and email with staff and physicians.
• Conduct annual quality assessments of technical and clinical skills.
• Attend department meetings and center trainings.
• Comply with UCSF Living PRIDE standards and infection control policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and pursue 12 hours yearly of education in neurodiagnostics.

Skills

CPR certification

Interdisciplinary teamwork

English communication

Word, Excel, online communication

Time management

Self-initiation

Technical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Electroneurodiagnostics program

ABRET EEG credential target

Tools

EPIC EMR

Apex data system

EEG database

Job description

UCSF Health in Oakland is seeking an Electroencephalographic Technologist (EEG Tech) to perform routine to complex neurodiagnostic procedures including EEGs, ambulatory studies, and long-term monitoring in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role supports epil egment in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and operates within a multidisciplinary team.

The position is night shift, typically 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with potential transition to 10-hour shifts to meet operational needs.