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Electroencephalographic Technologist

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - H.30
Supervising Electroencephalographic Technologist - 9058
Principal Electroencephalographic Technologist - 9059
Senior Electroencephalographic Technologist - 9060
Electroencephalographic Technologist - 9061

November, 1979

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SERIES CONCEPT

Electroencephalographic Technologists perform electroencephalographic, 
electromyographic, and evoked potential examinations; and perform other 
related duties as required.

Incumbents typically: take medical histories as they relate to 
neurological diagnosis; prepare and position patients for the conduct of 
electroencephalographic, electromyographic, and/or evoked potential 
examinations; apply suitable electrodes to predetermined measured 
positions on the patient and check their performance; calibrate and 
adjust the apparatus; replace faulty plug-in components as necessary; 
select predetermined electrode combinations and determine electrode 
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., 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; 
determine when such procedures may be clinically contraindicated; assist 
physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of seizure disorders through 
the performance of special tests; perform tests to determine whether the 
patient has electrocerebral silence in assessing cerebral death; monitor 
electromyograms, electrocardiograms, and electro-oculograms; use 
electroencephalographic equipment in conjunction with other 
electrophysiologic monitoring devices; and maintain patient records and 
perform other related clerical work.

                           CLASS CONCEPTS

Supervising Electroencephalographic Technologist

Under direction, incumbents direct subordinate Electroencephalographic 
Technologists and related ancillary medical and clerical support 
personnel.

Supervising Electroencephalographic Technologists are assigned 
administrative responsibility for employee selection, corrective action, 
performance evaluation, budget preparation, cost utilization and revenue 
analysis, capitol 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 
electroencephalographic procedures.

Principal Electroencephalographic Technologist

Under general supervision, incumbents independently perform complex 
specialized procedures approximately 80 percent of the time and are 
assigned continuing responsibility for the instruction and evaluation of 
students and junior staff.  As an alternative, Principal 
Electroencephalographic Technologists are assigned clinical supervisory 
responsibilities which include responsibility for a second work shift 
and the total department in the absence of the Supervising Electro- 
encephalographic Technologist; the scheduling of procedures; the 
allocation of supplies and equipment; and in addition incumbents provide 
technical information to the medical staff which can directly impact the 
patient's well being, such as evaluating the diagnostic urgency of 
requested procedures and prioritizing clinical procedures.

Senior Electroencephalographic Technologist

Under general supervision, incumbents for a majority of the time 
independently perform complex procedures requiring knowledge of advanced 
technologies and/or comprehensive understanding on neuroanatomy, 
neuropharmacology, or neurophysiology as they relate to 
electroencephalography, electromyography, or evoked potential studies.  
Currently, examples of tasks meeting the advanced technology/knowledge 
requirement include the use of nasopharyngeal electrodes, performing 
depth recordings, and making preliminary death determinations.

Electroencephalographic Technologist

Under supervision incumbents perform the range of 
electroencephalographic studies outlined in the series concept.  This is 
the journeylevel class in the series.

                         MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Supervising Electroencephalographic Technologist

Completion of an approved two-year course* in electroencephalography, 
and four years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education 
and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful 
performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Principal Electroencephalographic Technologist

Completion of an approved two-year course* in electroencephalography, 
and three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education 
and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful 
performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Senior Electroencephalographic Technologist

Completion of an approved two-year course* in electroencephalography, 
and two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education 
and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful 
performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Electroencephalographic Technologist

Completion of an approved two-year course* in electroencephalography; or 
an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges 
and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned 
to the position.

*An "approved two-year course" is one sanctioned by the Council on 
Medical Education of the American Medical Association.

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