Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis Health is seeking a Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist to provide advanced neurodiagnostic services, including routine, ambulatory, and long-term EEG monitoring, in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. The role emphasizes expert pattern recognition, independent clinical judgment, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

The incumbent will educate staff and students, act as a clinical resource, and uphold UC Davis Health policies and ABRET/ACNS guidelines while ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• AHA or Red Cross BLS/UC Davis CPR required.
• One of: ABRET R EEG T. or CBRET RET, or equivalent credential + ABRET R EEG T within 2 years.
• Minimum 2 years neurodiagnostic experience.
• Advanced skills in routine EEG examinations.
• Experience with Continuous Long-Term Monitoring and EEG procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced neurodiagnostic services across age groups.
• Perform routine, ambulatory and long-term EEG monitoring (including Epilepsy Monitoring Unit).
• Evaluate clinical situations, set priorities, and support high-quality patient care.
• Serve as clinical resource and mentor to staff and students.

Skills

EEG expertise

Long-term monitoring

Phase I monitoring

Ambulatory EEG

Clinical leadership

Education

Communication

Education

ABRET EEG credentialing (R.EEG T./R EEG T.)

Two years neurodiagnostic experience

Job description

Job ID: 88805

Location: Sacramento

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

Under the general direction of neurodiagnostic leadership, the Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist provides advanced neurodiagnostic services and direct patient care across diverse age groups and complex clinical conditions. The position performs the full range of routine, ambulatory, and continuous long-term EEG monitoring, including care of patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and applies advanced technical expertise in pattern recognition and live continuous monitoring of scalp and stereotactic electroencephalograms.

The Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist also performs specialized neurodiagnostic procedures, including electrocorticography, intracarotid sodium amobarbital procedures (ISAP/Wada), and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) procedures. Working with a high degree of independent clinical judgment, the technologist evaluates complex clinical situations, establishes priorities, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality, patient-centered care.

As an experienced member of the neurodiagnostic team, the Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist serves as a clinical resource and subject matter expert, contributes to patient and staff education, and provides guidance to neurodiagnostic technologists, assistants, and students. The position demonstrates leadership and professional accountability while practicing in accordance with UC Davis Health policies, ABRET and ACNS guidelines, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Apply By Date: September 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Minimum Qualifications

• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or UC Davis Health CPR
• Must meet (1) one of the following (3) three options below:
• Option 1: Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) from the ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation;
• Option 2: Registered EEG Technologist (RET) from the Canadian Board of Registration of EEG Technologists (CBRET) and obtain Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) from the ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation within two years of the start date;
• Option 3: Completion of one of the acceptable recognized technologist credentials and one (1) year of clinical EEG experience. [Acceptable recognized credentials are: Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT), Certification for Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM), Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T.) or Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT)] and obtain Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) from the ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation within two years of the start date
• Minimum education is satisfied through the attainment of the required licensure/certification
• Minimum of two (2) years of neurodiagnostic technician or technologist experience
• Advanced skills in routine EEG Examinations
• Skilled in Continuous Long-Term Monitoring (set up and disconnect)
• Skilled in Phase I Continuous Long-Term Monitoring (set up and disconnect)
• Skilled in Extended EEG Monitoring
• Skilled in ambulatory outpatient EEG (set up and disconnect)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of current trends in Neurodiagnostic