Electroencephalograph Technician

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking an Electroencephalographic Technician. The mission of DHS is to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

Conducts electroencephalographic examinations of patients in clinics, wards, and intensive care units.

• Operates electroencephalographic equipment to obtain tracings which monitor other biopotential activity such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, and electrooculograms by attaching electrodes to standard location on patient's head when requested by a physician's order and in accordance with standard procedure.
• Reads physician's 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 patient's 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 patient's head.
• Attaches electrodes to marked locations on patient's 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 patient's 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 physician's 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.

• Completion of a recognized training program in electroencephalograph technology.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

• 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 (R.EEG T.) issued by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.