Supervisor Biomagnetic Imaging Technologist

University of California San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biomagnetic Imaging Technologist Supervisor at a leading university will oversee a team, coordinate clinical and research studies, and ensure patient safety during complex imaging procedures. The role involves supervising staff, performing advanced imaging techniques, and collaborating with medical professionals. This position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Supervises Biomagnetic Imaging Technologists and ancillary personnel.
• Independently performs complex procedures in magnetoencephalography exams.
• Assists junior staff in training on EEG electrode applications.

Responsibilities

• Directs clinical and research studies at the UCSF Biomagnetic Imaging Lab.
• Monitors patient safety during exams and liaises with medical staff.
• Reviews EEG/MEG recordings for epileptogenic events.

Skills

Supervision

Coordination

Patient Safety

Job description

The Biomagnetic Imaging Technologist Supervisor, under the direction of the Biomagnetic Imaging Laboratory (BIL) Director and the BIL Manager, will direct subordinate Biomagnetic Imaging Technologists and related ancillary medical and clerical support personnel. The incumbent will perform duties related to the supervision and coordination of clinical and research studies performed at the UCSF Biomagnetic Imaging Lab (BIL).

Supervising Biomagnetic Imaging Technologists are assigned administrative responsibility for employee selection, corrective action, performance evaluation, budget preparation, cost utilization, revenue analysis, capital equipment needs justification and procurement, and training organization.

Incumbents answer difficult questions on procedures and techniques and assist physicians in the performance of difficult or unusual procedures for clinical or research purposes. Incumbents may also develop new procedures and techniques, supervise the demonstration of the mechanical operation of examination apparatus to selected medical personnel, and consult with physicians on the interpretation of clinical EEG/MEG procedures.

The incumbent will perform assessments in the study of various conditions affecting the human brain, such as brain tumors, epilepsy, dementias, psychiatric, voice disorders, and hearing impairments (patients and/or research participants).

The incumbent will independently perform the range of complex, specialized procedures in magnetoencephalography exams outlined in the series concept, including spontaneous (resting-state) and event-related (evoked) task assessments. The incumbent will ensure electrode and equipment integrity.

They will be assigned continuing responsibility for the instruction and evaluation of junior lab personnel.

Incumbent may also perform other studies, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and psychophysical testing under the supervision and direction of trained, licensed senior lab personnel.

Incumbent will typically take medical histories as they relate to neurological diagnosis; prepare and position participants (primarily patients) for the conduct of spontaneous and evoked magnetoencephalography (MEG), electroencephalographic (EEG), and/or electromyographic examinations; apply suitable electrodes, sensors, and fiducial coils to predetermined, measured positions on participants and check their performance; set up equipment--such as earphones, somatosensory stimulators, movement monitoring devices--for evoked field studies and instruct patients on how to correctly perform various tasks while scanning; calibrate and adjust the apparatus; replace faulty components as necessary; select predetermined sensor combinations and determine sensor combinations to define focal abnormalities during examinations; interpret the graphic output during the test recording and modify the test appropriately; observe patients during tests and indicate all artifacts interfering with a true recording (e.g., removable metallic devices, muscle movement, eye blinking, swallowing and poorly applied electrodes); document study procedures and measurements, and designate all abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the test.

This will include taking detailed notes of any events during scans, such as seizures, excessive movement, difficulty with task performance, technical problems, etc.; the incumbent will add any notable events and a study summary to a preliminary technical report during or immediately following the scan.

The incumbent will assist junior staff in training on best practices for applying EEG electrodes for a variety of patient populations, including pediatric patients and those with developmental delays and behavioral challenges.

The Incumbent will oversee patient safety during exams, including seizure safety, and may be asked to liaise with medical staff regarding a patient's seizure triggers, frequency, and semiology. For patients with non-removable medical devices, such as VNS, that could cause artifacts in the scanner; the incumbent will coordinate with medical staff to temporarily stop devices during the exam when appropriate.

Incumbent will monitor all sensors; monitor the behavioral state and performance of patients; maintain patient records; perform exam procedures (such as running software programs on collected data, extracting numbers and figures from these programs) for technical reporting based on the sensor recordings; and perform other related clerical work. For patients with epilepsy and related conditions, the incumbent will independently review spontaneous EEG/MEG exam recordings for epileptogenic events, determine appropriate EEG/MEG viewing montages and filtering settings, run source localization analysis programs to determine cortical locations of abnormal events, recognize benign events, prepare summary reports of initial normal and abnormal findings, and present results in case review meetings.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $98,300 - $210,300 (Annual Rate).

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