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Electroencephalographic Technologist 

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - H.30
Principal Electroencephalographic Technologist - 8971
Senior Electroencephalographic Technologist - 8972
Electroencephalographic Technologist - 8973

June, 1972

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SERIES CONCEPT

Electroencephalographic Technologists perform electroencephalographic 
examinations and collect information pertinent to the interpretation of 
the tests for use in medical diagnosis; and perform other related duties 
as required.

Incumbents typically prepare and position patients for the conduct of 
electroencephalographic examinations; apply suitable electrodes on 
predetermined measured positions on the patient's head and check their
performance; calibrate and adjust the 8 or 16 channels of the 
electroencephalographic apparatus through the use of appropriate signals; 
replace faulty plug-in components as necessary; select predetermined 
electrode combinations as well as determine electrode combinations during 
special examinations; observe patients during tests, and indicate all 
artifacts interfering with a true recording (e.g., muscle movement, eye 
blinking, swallowing and poorly applied electrodes); and designate all 
abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the test.  Incumbents may 
use activation procedures such as hyperventilation and photic stimulation 
with responsibility for securing the patient's cooperation in order to 
obtain a true recording; may assist physicians in the diagnosis and 
treatment of seizure disorders through the performance of special tests; 
may perform tests to determine whether the patient has electrocerebral 
silence in assessing cerebral death; may monitor electromyograms, 
electrocardiograms, and electro-oculograms; and may maintain patient records 
and perform other related clerical work as required.

The Electroencephalographic Technologist series consists of three levels 
with the distinction between levels based on the scope and/or complexity 
of electroencephalographic functions; and the degree of supervisory
responsibility exercised.

                           CLASS CONCEPTS

Principal Electroencephalographic Technologist

Under direction, incumbents direct subordinate Electroencephalographic 
Technologists and related ancillary medical personnel and coordinate all 
technical and related clerical work in the Electroencephalography 
Department of a campus medical center.

Incumbents make assignments and review the work of subordinate 
Electroencephalographic Technologists; answer difficult questions on 
procedures and techniques; train and/or direct subordinate technologists 
in the performance of complex electroencephalographic procedures; and assist 
physicians in the performance of difficult or unusual 
electroencephalographic procedures for clinical or research purposes.  
Incumbents may develop new electroencephalographic procedures and techniques; 
may supervise the demonstration of the mechanical operation of the 
electroencephalograph to selected medical personnel; may consult with 
physicians on the interpretation of montages in clinical 
electroencephalography; may organize training programs and instruct 
students; and may prepare budget estimates.

Senior Electroencephalographic Technologist

Under general supervision, incumbents independently perform complex 
electroencephalographic recordings and in addition may act as lead 
technologists for groups of Electroencephalographic Technologists.  
Incumbents typically prepare seriously ill patients, e.g.  Intensive Care 
Unit patients, for electroencephalographic recordings; apply a variety of 
biopotential electrodes as required; calibrate the 
electroencephalographic apparatus for standard and special polygraphic 
recordings; and observe and note clinical phenomena occurring during the 
patient's test.  Incumbents may direct the work of 
Electroencephalographic Technologist and in addition may perform the 
range of duties outlined in the Series Concept.

Electroencephalographic Technologist

Under supervision incumbents perform the range of duties outlined in the 
Series Concept.

                       MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Principal Electroencephalographic Technologist

Two years of college, preferably with courses in physiology and 
psychology, eligibility for certification by the American Board of 
Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET), and 
three years of experience in electroencephalographic technology; or an 
equivalent combination of education and experience.

Senior Electroencephalographic Technologist

Two years of college, preferably with courses in physiology and 
psychology, eligibility for certification by the American Board of 
Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET), and two 
years of experience in electroencephalographic technology; or an 
equivalent combination of education and experience.

Electroencephalographic Technologist

Two years of college, preferably with courses in physiology and 
psychology, eligibility for certification by the American Board of 
Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET), and one 
year of experience which includes successful completion of a traineeship 
in electroencephalographic technology; or an equivalent combination of 
education and experience.

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