Clinical Neurophysiologic Technologist II (EEG Technician)

Salary : $108,954.56 - $131,753.44 AnnuallyLocation : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 25-R99-CDepartment: Santa Clara Valley Health Care - Valley Medical CenterOpening Date: 08/08/2025Closing Date: 8/24/2025 12:00 AM PacificBargaining Unit: 01 Description Under medical direction, to operate and maintain electroencephalographic (EEG), evoked potential, nerve conduction electromyography and related equipment in order to conduct standard and special electroencephalographic and other clinical neurophysiologic examinations.The eligible list may be used for current and future vacancies as they occur and for extra help positions. Graduation from an EEG technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or three (3) years' experience in EEG and Evoked Potentials is required for this position. The Power of WE: Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.St. Louise Regional Hospital - Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises. Regional Medical Center - Regional Medical Center (RMC) is a 258-bed hospital that is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San José, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions for more than 60 years. Since the SCVH integration of RMC effective 4/1/25, RMC has expanded the critical services including Level II trauma, Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center and STEMI care, and has been seeing an increased number of emergency visits and inpatient volume. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Healthcare: https://www.scvh.org/home And follow us on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Newsletter Subscription | Typical Tasks Operates, calibrates and makes minor repairs and/or adjustments to neurophysiological laboratory equipment; Recognizes artifacts and takes steps to eliminate the causes; Performs as a member of the surgical monitoring team while performing surgical monitoring in the area of electroencephalography and evoked potentials for Neurosurgery, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Orthopedic surgery; Recognizes and analyzes computer averaged electrical responses of the eyes, ears, and peripheral nerves and brain to appropriate stimuli; Selects appropriate electrode placement relevant to modality of evoked potential being utilized; Applies recording electrodes using standard 10-20 required measured positions on the patient's head and checks their performance with impedance meter; Selects recording electrode combination (montages) as well as special combinations of recording electrodes and stimulus electrodes; Obtains standard recordings; Performs complex and specialized examinations such as: geriatric, adult, pediatric and neonatal intensive care monitoring, electrocorticography, and evoked potential studies; Assists chief technologist in training and orienting extra help and new technologists; Conducts short term and long term video monitoring using acquired skills in video monitoring and EEG testing techniques; Operates new EEG equipment involving intermediate and long term monitoring, including setting up and monitoring EEG on weekends, nights and in synchrony with sleep studies in the pediatric unit; Conducts initial evaluation in consultation with physician to assess amount of sedation required and determination of withdrawal of sedation; Teaches and monitors intensive care staff including neonatologists, pediatricians and neurosurgical staff, in long term monitoring of patients' EEG patterns; Assists physician during insertion of depth electrodes; Continually monitors and replays recorded EEG data to provide physicians with critical patient information in the setting of seizures and use of central nervous system medications; Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Certification of registration as an Electroencephalographic Technologist by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET). Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed below.Training and Experience Note:the required knowledge and abilities are obtained through possession of a high school diploma or equivalentANDgraduation from an EEG technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or three (3) years' experience in EEG and Evoked Potentials.Knowledge of:Major neurological, neurosurgical, psychiatric, toxic, and metabolic conditions or other factors which may affect cerebral electrical activity; The neuroanatomy (descriptive and functional) and neurophysiology of the central nervous system; Methods and techniques of obtaining standard range of various types of EEGs; Emergency procedures for care of acutely ill patients; First aid procedures for all types of seizures; Medications used by and for clinical neurophysiology patients, including sedatives; Significance of other neurodiagnostic studies (CAT, arteriogram, etc). Short and long term EEG video monitoring; Sedated patient assessment and sedation withdrawal;Ability to: Operate, calibrate, and make minor repairs and/or adjustments to laboratory equipment; Recognize artifacts and take steps to eliminate the causes; Work with patients safely and sympathetically, interview patients to obtain information, and gain patient's cooperation in the conducting of tests; Recognize unusual behavior patterns in patients and deal with emergency situations effectively; Assist physician with insertion of depth electrodes; Reply recorded EEG data and identify abnormalities; Keep routine records and maintain files; Learn to perform more complex and specialized examinations such as: intensive care monitoring, surgical monitoring, electrocorticography, evoked potential studies. Operate short term and long term video EEG equipment; Train hospital staff in EEG video monitoring techniques; Apply electrodes using collodian and wrapping patient's head; Assist physician during insertion of depth electrodes; Replay recorded EEG data and identify abnormalities.The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.Retirement BenefitsThe County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.Health Flexible Spending AccountThe empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.Life and AD&DThe County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.Employee WellnessThe offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.Education ReimbursementA generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.01 Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. Please include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week for questions asking about your experience. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Vague, incomplete or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a competitive rating process. Do you understand this requirement? Yes No 02 Certificate of registration as an Electroencephalographic Technologist by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET) is required. Do you possess the above certification? Yes No 03 If you answered yes to question #2, submission of your certificate as an Electroencephalographic Technologist by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET) is required. Have you attached your certificate? Yes No 04 What is the highest level of education you have completed? High School or GED equivalent College (1 to 29 semester units / 1 to 44 quarter units) College (30 to 59 semester units / 45 to 89 quarter units) College (60 to 89 semester units / 90 to 134 quarter units) College (90 to 119 semester units / 135 to 179 quarter units) College (120 or more semester units / 180 or more quarter units) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree None of the above 05 Have you graduated from an EEG technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation? Yes No 06 If you answered yes to question #5, provide name of the institution and the date graduated. 07 Do you have experience conducting standard and special electroencephalographic and other clinical neurophysiologic examinations? Yes No 08 If you answered yes to question #7, describe your experience conducting standard and special electroencephalographic and other clinical neurophysiologic examinations. Include in your response the name of employer, dates of employment, hours worked per week and duties performed. If none, state N/A. 09 Please describe your experience performing evoked potential studies and your role in electromyograph (EMG) testing. Include in your response the name of employer, dates of employment, hours worked per week and duties performed. If none, state N/A. 10 Please complete this survey carefully. Your responses will determine whether or not you will be referred for a specific position (i.e., geographical location). Please place a mark next to the location(s) in which you would be willing to work. 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