EEG Technologist

The EEG Technologist is responsible for performing both routine and complex electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures on a diverse patient population, including inpatients and outpatients of all ages. Under the direction of the Director of Neurodiagnostic Services and the Clinical EEG Supervisor (or their designees), studies are conducted in a variety of settings, including at the bedside and our Midtown outpatient center.

This role requires proficiency in a full range of Neurodiagnostic procedures, including routine EEGs, continuous long-term (CLTM) EEG monitoring, Epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) setup and maintenance, and ambulatory EEG setup and teardown. The technologist must be able to determine and implement the appropriate procedure based on the patient population and care setting.

The EEG Technologist serves as a resource to other members of the EEG team and promotes adherence to departmental and UC Davis Health policies and protocols. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care across the lifespan, supporting patient satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with UCDH procedures, ABRET/ACNS guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.

This role demands strong clinical judgment, prioritization skills, and abstract reasoning to assess and respond to dynamic patient needs. The EEG Technologist also participates in staff and patient education, demonstrates leadership and accountability in their practice as defined by ABRET, and may serve as a subject matter expert (SME) or advisor to Neurodiagnostic Assistants and students.

Apply By Date: July 9^th, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload a license and/or certification if required for the position

• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Graduation from EEG school/program, or a combination of education & experience with a minimum of 12 months of recent Neurodiagnostic Technologist experience
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Knowledge of current trends in Neurodiagnostic (EEG)
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional, and productive manner
• Basic computer skills
• Skills and ability to measure and accurately apply disc electrodes to those predetermined areas, utilizing knowledge of the International 10/20 system
• Must know electrode placement to accurately monitor physiological artifacts and apply additional electrodes
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skill levels in the area of expertise to ensure the provision of the highest quality patient care services
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Must have the ability to apply basic principles and practices of Neurodiagnostic technology to novel techniques and develop expertise in performing complex neurodiagnostic procedures
• Interpersonal communication skills to interact with tact and diplomacy with hospital and clinic patients, physicians, and staff at all levels
• Ability to engage in collaborative problem-solving with coworkers and staff
• Must have the ability to function as a "team player," being considerate and flexible, considering the needs of your peers
• Ability to exercise discretion to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained, and a professional, respectful hospital, clinic, or laboratory environment always exists
• Ability to maintain composure, efficiency, and a positive, customer-service-oriented manner during periods of peak workload, with frequent interruptions, under tight deadlines, and when interacting with patients who are ill, angry, or emotionally distressed
• Remain flexible and adaptable to changes in policies and procedures
• Accomplish a variety of concurrent assignments effectively and efficiently
• Organizes and prioritizes assignments to complete work in a timely and efficient manner, particularly when there are changes in workload or assignments
• Written and oral communication skills to provide information, explanations, and instructions clearly and concisely to, and to elicit information from others with varying levels of ability to understand, including individuals who are ill or distressed, or for whom English may be a second language
• Problem-solving skills to independently define a problem; identify the resources available to help solve problems; create viable solutions and take the action necessary to implement them; and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties
• Decision-making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to act, and to appropriately seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached
• Knowledge of medical records sufficient to establish and maintain a filing system that meets the accessibility and storage needs of the Laboratory, and complies with all pertinent laws, regulations, and HIPAA guidelines
• Working knowledge or ability to learn departmental and system policies and procedures
• Ability to efficiently use computer systems to retrieve pertinent patient information through the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Knowledge and ability to use computer systems and maintain clinical databases
• Filing skills to maintain logs and files of information in alphabetical, chronological, and/or numerical order, such that it is current and easily retrievable

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited EEG school/program
• A combination of education & experience with a minimum of two (2) years of recent Neurodiagnostic technologist experience

Key Responsibilities

• 85% - Patient Procedures
• 15% - Other Support Duties

Department Overview

The clinical Neurodiagnostic Labs at UCDH consist of the EEG Department (inpatient & ambulatory/outpatient), the EMG Department, and the Sleep Department. Each unit is managed jointly by the Neurodiagnostic Services Director in partnership with the Medical Director to provide Neurodiagnostic Services to UCDH and the Midtown Outpatient Center.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $39.56 - $51.18
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 208
• UC Job Title: EEG TCHNO
• UC Job Code: 009061
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Full-Time
• Shift (Work Schedule): (Nights) Three 12-hour shifts per week, with 1 additional shift every 4 weeks [Shift differential may apply]
• Location: Main Hospital & Midtown, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site
• THIS IS NOT AN H-1B VISA OPPORTUNITY

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources, and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial, and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations, and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html.

* High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program, including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered, including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles, including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs. - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 Lbs.. - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs. - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 Lbs. - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional, up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional, up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis-owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• Hospital and outpatient Lab settings, including ICU and NICU.
• Must be able to participate in the rotating schedule for weekends and holidays.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position.

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

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As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan, and our strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere #CA-ZM

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