Electroencephalograph Technician I

• Operates electroencephalographic equipment to obtain tracings which monitor other biopotential activity such as electromyograms electrocardiograms and electrooculograms by attaching electrodes to standard location on patients head when requested by a physicians order and in accordance with standard procedure.
• Reads physicians electroencephalographic test requisition to determine which of a number of standard tests are to be performed; explains to patient the need for the examination and procedure involved in an effort to reduce or overcome possible anxiety or reluctance to cooperate.
• Determines locations to place electrodes on patients head using a tape measure and tables which specify the number and location of electrodes for each type of test in accordance with standard procedure; marks locations on patients head.
• Attaches electrodes to marked locations on patients head by applying a special electrode adhesive to the skin; ensures that electrode leads are connected correctly by tracing each lead to the corresponding head location calibrates all electroencephalographic recording channels in accordance with standard procedures.
• Operates electroencephalographic equipment in accordance with training experience and standard procedures to produce tracings for analysis by a physician.
• Examines tracing tests for artifacts such as those caused by poor electrode contact with patients skin; takes corrective action such as removing and reapplying electrode or replacing broken electrode lead wire.
• Selects montage to be recorded on tracing by setting appropriate controls on machine in accordance with standard procedure; identifies montage selected by writing on and/or affixing an identifying label on the tracing.
• Instructs patient to perform an activating procedure such as hyperventilation in accordance with either physicians order or standard procedure; exercises judgment in recognizing when activating event portrayed on tracing has stabilized and tells patient to cease activity; writes brief notation on tracing indicating onset and termination of activity to identify these events for use by a physician in analyzing and evaluating tracings.
• Observes patient for undesired activity such as blinking of the eyes or leg movement which may produce artifacts on the tracing and notates such activity on the tracing.
• Removes electrodes from patient at conclusion of examination by applying a special solvent which dissolves the electrode adhesive; obtains information from patient such as present complaint onset and possible contributing factors; notes patient manifestations observed during the examination on worksheet.
• Performs routine equipment servicing such as cleaning recording stylus ink wells and adjusting recording stylus arms in accordance with standard procedures.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Completion of a recognized training program* in electroencephalograph technology.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Experience in the operation of electroencephalograph equipment in a hospital or clinic subsequent to the completion of a recognized training program* in electroencephalograph technology.
• Certification** as a Registered Electroencephalographic Technician T. issued by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on anas receivedbasis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve 12 months following the date of eligibility.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve 12 months.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail Fax or in person will not be accepted.

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Revised January 2025